The Constitution of the United States

Our constitution contains the ideals upon which our country was founded. If US patriotism was a religion, this document would be its holy book, and yet I must admit that I never gave our constitution a thoughtful read until only a few months ago. Sadly, I am sure I am not alone in my neglect of our country's most important document, which is why I am posting the link to the official site of our Constitution here:

The Constitution of the United States

As someone who is newly engaged in the voting process, I found it helpful to first read this document and interpret for myself what the ideals of our forefathers were as they founded this country. In the midst of all the negative ads and media distractions, it's easy to lose perspective on what is truly important. For me, our constitution serves as a grounding point, and accordingly, much of my vote will depend on which candidate, which party, and which stances on issues most closely align to what I think is an accurate representation of our constitutional ideals.

(Added 10/20/08)

Here's an article sent to me from a friend regarding this topic:

Wall Street Journal - Opinion: How to Read the Constitution