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Politics : Libertarian Discussion Forum
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To: The Philosopher who wrote (3960)8/10/2000 7:28:18 PM
From: TimF  Read Replies (1) of 13060
 
I believe it should be interpreted as a static document. If and when it needs to be changed there is the amendment process. As far as cruel and unusual punishment, I think the idea that cruel and unusual punishments are prohibited is what should be static. In regards to what punishments constitute cruel and unusual punishments that could perhaps be a bit more flexible because that is not actually specified in the words of the constitution. The constitution itself is somewhat flexible, I don't think it needs extra flexibility added to it that is not in the document itself. If the "living constitution" allows some of the things that are interpreted as constitutional now, then perhaps it is time to "kill" it.

Tim
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