Editorial: Constitution needs patient rewriting

The problems are caused by the parties' perception of constitutional amendment as short-term remedies to problems at hand, rather than for the establishment of a long term political system. It is hard to tell whether the constitutional whirlpool is caused by problematic design, flawed implementation and legislation, or mistakes made by individuals or parties. The Presidential Office's establishment of an advisory committee is a beginning that would go well with a round-table meeting among the political parties for a discussion on constitutional problems. Amending the constitution is a must, but don't rush.