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Paul Engel talks Constitution [Shelbyville Times Gazette]

Constitution Week Sept. 11-17

Saturday, Sept. 17, is Constitution Day. It marks the 235th anniversary of the signing of America’s governing document.  

But what exactly is the Constitution? What are some common myths about it? And how does it apply to today?  

Paul Engel

Like many of you, I am a product of the public schools. Like many of you I thought the Constitution was for lawyers and judges. One day I read the Constitution, and was surprised to find I didn't need a law degree to understand it. Then I read the Declaration of Independence, the Federalist Papers and even the Anti-Federalist Papers. As I learned more and more about our founding fathers and documents I saw how little we know about how our country was designed to work and how many people just didn't care. I started The Constitution Study to help those who also want read and study our Constitution.