Re:The United States’ Unamendable Constitution
by tptacek on Thursday October 27, 2022 @09:34AM
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The idea of judicial review as unconstitutional is a fringe view not worth taking seriously. It was established by the framers during the time of the framers. It was a norm in law in the systems that preceded the Constitution, both in the colonies and in the post-revolutionary governments. It's mentioned in the Federalist Papers. When you're arguing with Publius, you're in crank territory.
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Re:The United States’ Unamendable Constitution
by kritiko on Thursday October 27, 2022 @10:14AM
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I'm not arguing with Publius, I'm saying it would be preferable if it were explicitly stated -- same as e.g. a right to privacy or a less ambiguous 2nd amendment.
As for what the framers thought, Wikipedia has some choice quotes, including from Thomas Jefferson: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judicial_review_in_the_United_...