I will add my thanks, @Northern_Piper , for your post. You know, that I know, a lot about our history, including legal history, but it’s always nice to get a refresher. Thanks again!
(I don’t have time to read the thread — not sure if anyone’s discussed Mexico yet).
Mexico’s constitution contains several platitudes that make those parts sound like a dreamy vision rather than a serious set of laws — “everyone has a right to clean water, good food, etc.” (I paraphrase). When I lived in Mexico, several folks told me they can’t really take it seriously because of these empty, vague promises.
On the other hand, the evolution of the document is revered, in that specific historical moments of changes or additions to it are so important that entire towns are named after them. I actually spent time in villages called “La Reforma” (the constitutional reform), and “Ley de Fomento Agropecuario” (farm bill, basically).
Agree with other posters, an excellent post- as usual!