Cass R. Sunstein, Columnist

Pocket Constitution Packs a Few Surprises

You have to look deep for the words "liberty" and "equal protection of law."

August 2, 2016 at 5:45 PM UTC

Cass R. Sunstein is a former Bloomberg Opinion columnist. He is the author of “The Cost-Benefit Revolution” and a co-author of “Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth and Happiness.”

Now a bestseller.
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Improbably, the U.S. Constitution has become a runaway bestseller. The reason, of course, is Khizr Khan’s speech at the Democratic convention, and in particular these words posed to the Republican presidential nominee: “Let me ask you: Have you even read the United States constitution? I will gladly lend you my copy.”

Pointedly, Khan added, “In this document, look for the words 'liberty' and 'equal protection of law.'”