The miracle of the U.S. Constitution
Harold Pease, Ph.D.Special to Anza Valley OutlookConstitution Day was Thursday, Sept. 17, as the day Americans celebrate the signing of the Constitution which was then sent to the states for ratification. The numerous attacks on it, it’s founders and the anarchy in our big cities should give us cause to reflect upon what a gift it is to mankind.For nearly 6,000 years of recorded history, governments best described as regimental in nature have dominated people. Only for a few fleeting moments in the past have individuals had anything to say concerning the restrictions placed upon them. Under an occasional benevolent monarchy or an unconcerned king, people have in rare instances been left to themselves as in Athens, Rome, Runnymede or in Philadelphia, unusual moments allowing i