Wilder Publications Warning Label on Constitution – Texts

Wow, a small publication company, Wilder Publications, put a warning label on copies of the U.S. Constitution, Declaration of Independence and other historical documents. The full text of the label warning reads:

“This book is a product of its time and does not reflect the same values as it would if it were written today… Parents might wish to discuss with their children how views on race, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, and interpersonal relations have changed since this book was written before allowing them to read this classic work.”

Some are against the Wilder Publications disclaimer, describing it as “insulting,” “sickening” and “frankly, horrifying.”

“Would it ever be a legal concern that selling the Constitution would expose you to some kind of liability? No. Never,” Francisco told FoxNews.com. “The Constitution is the founding document of the country, an operative legal document.”

As for the idea that this warning label might help keep these works from being yanked off bookshelves, Francisco says it is more likely to have the opposite effect: people not carrying the book because it has the disclaimer.

“By putting on the warning, you’re making controversial something that’s not controversial: our Constitution, our Declaration of Independence,” he said.