Full Idea
The fact that a constitution is ratified by the people does not prove that its provisions are just.
Gist of Idea
A ratified constitution may not be a just constitution
Source
Michael J. Sandel (Justice: What's the right thing to do? [2009], 06)
Book Reference
Sandel,Michael J.: 'Justice: what's the right thing to do?' [Penguin 2010], p.143
A Reaction
Yes indeed. And the fact that a majority won a referendum does not make their decision wise. Hence all constitutions must be open to evaluation. Gun laws in the US are the obvious example.