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Editorial
July 22, 1789
Gazette Of The United States
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
An editorial discussing the progress on constitutional amendments, arguing that the U.S. Constitution is already firmly established and that attempts to amend it may weaken rather than strengthen its foundations.
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The subject of amendments is at length put in proper train—had the Constitution been launched upon the waves of speculation and indefinite theories, we might well have been alarmed for its safety and future fate, among the shallows and whirlpools which are found in those seas.
It has been said that the Constitution of the United States is as well established at the present moment as if it had been in operation a century: If this is the case, and it will be difficult to prove the contrary, it is very problematical whether attempts to strengthen its foundation will not tend rather to weaken than confirm it.
It has been said that the Constitution of the United States is as well established at the present moment as if it had been in operation a century: If this is the case, and it will be difficult to prove the contrary, it is very problematical whether attempts to strengthen its foundation will not tend rather to weaken than confirm it.
What sub-type of article is it?
Constitutional
What keywords are associated?
Constitutional Amendments
Us Constitution
Political Stability
Amendments Debate
What entities or persons were involved?
Constitution Of The United States
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Debate On Constitutional Amendments
Stance / Tone
Skeptical Of Amendments Weakening The Constitution
Key Figures
Constitution Of The United States
Key Arguments
The Constitution Is Already As Well Established As If It Had Operated For A Century.
Attempts To Strengthen Its Foundation May Tend To Weaken Rather Than Confirm It.