Written in 1787, ratified in 1788, and in operation from 1789 to September 11, 2001. ... Unfortunately, its creators were unable to forsee the events of September 11, 2001, and this crowning achievement of the Enlightenment was placed in an undeclared, de facto state of suspension - where it has remained to this day. In order to raise enough revenue to pay for recent tax cuts, we are offering this limited-edition, one-of-a-kind historical document to the highest bidder. We hope the new owners will take the instructions and wisdom of the Constitution's creators seriously and carefully. eBay item - Constitution, The United States of America | 
