We have already determined the proper limits of government. It's the Constitution. If government would follow it, we'd be much stronger and free.
Originally Posted by CuteOldGuy
Not quite that easy. The constitution has gray areas and must at times be interpreted. Clearly, not every one interprets it the same way. As a result one person can truly believe they ARE following the constitution, and another can believe the first one is not.
Additionally, there is the issue of what amendments do or do not deserve to be passed. I am in Colorado for a few days and a popular topic of conversation here seems to be a push to repeal the repeal of prohibition--and to insist that the original prohibition amendment actually applies to marijuana as well. And these folks do identify themselves as conservatives.
It isn't as simple as you say.