Why do certain conservative people think only their views are “patriotic” and “American”?

It is a living document, in that it can be updated. You cannot simply take a word that was used 20 years ago (like ... Literally) and reinterpret it today to mean Figuratively.

Language changes, the meaning of words changes, the document should be updated to reflect those changes OR it should be read as intended.


Also, meaning of the word "Rights" is another sticking point. "Rights" do not require any input from another person to exist, they are things that cannot be taken from you, not things that must be given to you.

So you have a right to life, meaning I can't take it, not that I must keep you alive.

Any right that can be GIVEN to you, can be taken away. That is not a right, it's a privilege.

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