The Constitution that you revere was written to divide the colonies from the world at large. It’s a document that reinforces the nation-state that you lament. It isn’t an ode to the individual, but a declaration that property makes the individual. It addresses “the pursuit of happiness...”. , which is in sync with its allegiance to property. Amass wealth, accumulate stuff, monetize everything that you can...bliss!
It is possible to see the positive aspects of the Constitution without being starry eyed about the Nation State. Quite obviously the beginnings of the US were a process. We are still in a process. The "pursuit of happiness" can be looked at in many different ways. Nation states all over the "civilized" world have blown the whole notion. Either we can start over or we cannot.
The Constitution that you revere was written to divide the colonies from the world at large. It’s a document that reinforces the nation-state that you lament. It isn’t an ode to the individual, but a declaration that property makes the individual. It addresses “the pursuit of happiness...”. , which is in sync with its allegiance to property. Amass wealth, accumulate stuff, monetize everything that you can...bliss!
It is possible to see the positive aspects of the Constitution without being starry eyed about the Nation State. Quite obviously the beginnings of the US were a process. We are still in a process. The "pursuit of happiness" can be looked at in many different ways. Nation states all over the "civilized" world have blown the whole notion. Either we can start over or we cannot.