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A “Living Breathing” Constitution is a Dead Constitution

When people say the Constitution is a “living breathing document,” it’s nothing more than letting the government redefine and expand its powers as it goes along.

It’s arbitrary and ultimately unlimited power.

For More Information

Nine Reasons the “Living, Breathing” Constitution View Is a Lie

Constitutional Sleight of Hand: The Evolution of Implied Powers

Constitution 101: Living and Breathing is the Same as Dead

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