Right now the [European] Constitution is mere paper, with no bearing upon the British people, although they might find it good for doorstops, good for real fires and good for fish and chips.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The European Constitution is portrayed as ineffective, serving only trivial purposes for the British.
- In plain terms
- He says the constitution is useless and just a paperweight.
- What can you take from it?
- Legal frameworks need practical impact to be meaningful.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What would make a constitution more than paper?
- How can citizens influence its relevance?
Another view
The claim dismisses any potential long‑term benefits of the constitution.
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