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The Future of the Constitution, Part One
Aired 7/6/2006
The Constitution is America’s framework for government. It has survived over two centuries with only a few amendments. But despite its apparent simplicity, interpreting the Constitution is difficult. Although Americans have a strong libertarian identity, they also support big government programs that the Founders never dreamed of. Should the original intent of the Founders be what matters most when interpreting the Constitution? Or can it be a living document interpreted in new ways as America changes?
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Richard Epstein
law professor-University of Chicago, author of Takings: Private Property and the Power of Eminent Domain
Originally Aired: 7/6/2006
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