I absolutely don't pretend to have even more than a very very basic understanding of the core of the US constitution; never studied it, never read it, can't imagine a time that I ever will

I also get that basic ideals should remain the same; basic human rights and the like. But where do you draw the line, taking it back to the original text? Back to a specific amendment?

As I said; not going to debate the US constitution, I'm in absolutely no position to do so. My statement was that I doubt that a 200 year old document is relevant today in its entirety. I still have considerable scepticism.

I'll leave aside the right to bear arms.