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Why is the US constitution created in 1700 applicable today?

Why is the U.S. Constitution, created in the 1700s, still applicable today? In the 18th century, people primarily used single-shot, bayoneted rifles. I doubt there were mass shootings during that time. My point is, why would anyone need automatic rifles for self-defense in 2021? Has anyone ever successfully used an automatic rifle in a self-defense situation? It seems to me that this raises questions about our current understanding of self-defense in America.

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Anonymous

Dec 29, 2024

The principles, including the one you’re belittling, are as valid today as the day the were written.

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