If such men exist, then a simple assembly of these angels would do for a government. Grant a few hundred virtuous intellectuals the legislative, executive, and judicial power, right? Why not? In fact, if such men exist, why not empower just one man with the three broad functions?
To rely on the virtue alone of our rulers, Article V opponents guarantee a nation not of law, but of men and tyranny like the one we endure today.
The Framers’ design is flawed and a new design will not be? You’re normally pretty rational, but this post is ridiculous.