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What constitutional amendments should the US consider after learning a lesson from the second Trump presidency? (lemmy.sdf.org)

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The abuse of power, the lack of respect for our institutions, the rule by edict ... can those of us opposed to these create coherent rebuttals in the form of constitutional amendments that will address our time of crisis? What will these amendments say?

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[–] [email protected] 15 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

And at the same time, give the new updated system an end date like say 60 (probably less because things change so quickly) ... and after that everything has to be updated and rewritten again.

The problem with forever systems is that we don't know what things will be like in 50, 60, 100 years from now and whether or not our outdated ideas will hinder future growth or be used and abused to benefit those in power.

Look at modern US laws ... I'm sure there are whole chapters devoted to horses and horse carriages that no one uses any more ... or maritime laws detailing what should or shouldn't be done on sailing ships.

[–] timbuck2themoon 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Eh... Be careful what you wish for. Chile has been wrestling with a new constitution for... Three years now? Maybe more. It's not easy and impatience can get people elected who would write something abominable.

Sure you could reuse stuff but politicians don't usually get elected on doing the same old.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 days ago

I would rather take the risk of change rather than hold to a past that was responsible for so many terrible things .... specifically speaking for Chile.