Dear Constitution

Dear Constitution,

I am writing this letter to inform you that your services will no longer be necessary. It seems that the federal government and most of the state governments have deemed you outdated and irrelevant. As Rep. Alcee Hastings puts it, “all this talk about rules, we make them up as we go along.” Considering Hastings’ comment and the passage of the healthcare bill over the weekend, it is quite evident that you are no longer of value to the President, Vice President, Senators, or Congress members. Unfortunately, in the current presidential administration, the principles of the American people and the things they value, such as the Constitution, are disregarded.

Don’t take your rejection personally. It’s not an affront to you, just to the common citizens and the Founding Fathers. As well, it’s more of an issue concerning haves and have-nots. If the government stayed within the confines of your document, it wouldn’t be able to force the haves to make up for the shortcomings of the have-nots. After all, you promote hard work and personal responsibility and, well, that’s just asking too much out of people living in modern times.

Lastly, although you have proved yourself for more than 200 years, the President and his supporters seem to know what’s better for America. Some seem to think that he has done more for this country in one year than you have in almost 223. While the notion is debatable, it’s irrelevant because, no matter what the determination is, you will still be ignored by the President. Also, it doesn’t matter that he took an oath to “preserve, protect, and defend” you because the President can change the rules just as easily as he can make new ones.

Maybe someday the politicians will realize the asininity of disregarding you. After all, it is said that history repeats itself; maybe after America suffers a dictatorship, another world war, and a holocaust, you will be considered of value again.

With deepest regret,

C.C.