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Originally Posted by prometeus  I am afraid it is you who does not understand that. If it was "self evident" how come slaves did not have it but now do, or women, or children? |
The writers admited that even the constitution was not perfect, which is why one of it's core purposes was "to form a more perfect union".
Granting slaves and women equal rights is part of becoming a more perfect union. Gay marriage advocets argue that establishing gay rights is part of becoming a more perfect union.
Ahead of their time the founders were, but falable men they were also.