You are absolutely correct in stating that any constitution, or any document, is only as good as the people behind it. The Constitution of the Soviet Union was remarkably similar to the US Constitution. Does anything else needs to be said? Except, perhaps, for the fact that some chapters in that darn document, especially those called the Bill or Rights, are a real thorn to the statists and the socialists, so besides ignoring them, they would really prefer to get rid of them altogether. It's cleaner that way...

First, I did not vote for the folks for whom you claim to do your unquestioned bidding. Second, the discussion topic here, as I understand it, is whether or not a person ought (a moral question) to tear down and destroy a piece of material (flag) owned by somebody else. Third, the fallacy of diversion says when you have no answer to the topic at hand, divert the discussion to something with which you have more comfort. Introducing some sort of god to save humanity will also is off point. Fourth, my justification for anything is not on topic, I raised the question of how does one justify the initiation of the use of force and the destruction of somebody else’s property? To which I have seen no answer in this thread. I see self-justification for initiating force against those who are peaceful. Fifth, what I am doing to oust “them” from office also is off topic.

Elder and Paul put it this way:

The Problem: Everyone thinks; it is our nature to do so. But much of our thinking, left to itself, is biased, distorted, partial, uninformed or down-right prejudiced. Yet the quality of our life and that of what we produce, make, or build depends precisely on the quality of our thought. Shoddy thinking is costly, both in money and in quality of life. Excellence in thought, however, must be systematically cultivated.

A Definition: Critical thinking is the art of analyzing and evaluating thinking with a view to improving it.

The Result: A well cultivated critical thinker: raises vital questions and problems, formulating them clearly and precisely; gathers and assesses relevant information, using abstract ideas to interpret it effectively; comes to well-reasoned conclusions and solutions, testing them against relevant criteria and standards; thinks open mindedly within alternative systems of thought, recognizing and assessing, as need be, their assumptions, implications, and practical consequences; and communicates effectively with others in figuring out solutions to complex problems.

Critical thinking is, in short, self-directed, self-disciplined, self-monitored, and self-corrective thinking. It requires rigorous standards of excellence and mindful command of their use. It entails effective communication and problem solving abilities and a commitment to overcoming our native egocentrism and sociocentrism.

Paul, Richard; Elder, Linda (2014-10-20). Miniature Guide to Critical Thinking Concepts & Tools (Thinker's Guide Library) (Kindle Locations 29-41). Foundation for Critical Thinking. Kindle Edition.

I did not cast such a vote.