Recently, on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” Erwin Chemerinsky, the dean of law school at the University of California at Berkeley, outrageously called for a new constitution. He claims that our current one is “undermining democracy,” and could potentially lead to secession if changes are not made. His audacious appearance was nothing more than a publicity stunt to promote his controversial new book, “No Democracy Lasts Forever: How the Constitution Threatens the United States.” In this radical piece, he argues that some constitutional provisions are causing harm and need to be revised.

Chemerinsky first targeted the Electoral College and the equal representation of states in the Senate as problematic provisions. He argued that the Electoral College has resulted in a president being elected who did not win the popular vote – a clear jab at Republicans. He also bemoaned that the equal representation of states in the Senate gives disproportionate power to smaller, less populated states. Furthermore, he took a shot at Republican senators, stating that they represented fewer people than their Democratic counterparts. According to him, these provisions go against the idea of majority rule in a democratic government and need to be addressed in a new constitution.

The law school dean also took issue with lifetime tenure for Supreme Court justices. He claimed that while in the past the average tenure for a justice was 15 years, since 1970 it has increased to 27 years. This, according to Chemerinsky, has resulted in a Supreme Court that is out of touch with current times and has led to controversial decisions on issues such as abortion and presidential immunity. His suggested solutions? Either impose term limits on justices or expand the court – both moves favored by Democrats.

However, despite his lofty proposals, even some Democrats have pushed back against Chemerinsky’s radical ideas. For instance, two Democratic senators thwarted attempts to abolish the filibuster, demonstrating the challenges of making changes to the Constitution. Additionally, the idea of limiting or expanding the Supreme Court has also faced criticism, with some arguing that it could undermine the credibility and independence of the judiciary.

While Chemerinsky may think our Constitution is flawed and outdated, we must remember the core values and principles that it upholds. The Constitution has stood strong for over two centuries, allowing for progress and change through the amendment process. Sure, there may be some provisions that need revisiting and revising, but completely scrapping our beloved Constitution is not the answer.

Furthermore, Chemerinsky’s alarmist claim of potential secession should not be taken lightly. The Constitution serves as the bedrock for our nation and ensures the unity and stability of our government. To suggest that the U.S. could potentially drift towards authoritarianism or secession is a drastic claim that lacks evidential support.

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The Constitution may not be perfect, but it has proven to be a resilient and adaptable document that has guided our great nation through countless challenges.

It has allowed for progress and change while preserving the fundamental principles of democracy and protecting individual rights. It is a symbol of our nation’s shared values and history, and it demands respect – not reckless calls for replacement. As proud Americans, we should continue to have open discussions about possible improvements to the Constitution, but we must never forget its importance and value that has guided our country for over 200 years.

Source: SilverCircular