You’re misinterpreting Ben Franklins few words. A constitutional republic is the perfect form of government. We are the only nation to set men free, anon. He said “if you can keep it” because it take ETERNAL vigilance from the people.
You need to go back and reread all the founding documents, anon. You’re terribly wrong. Read the Declaration of Independence. Read Thomas Paine. Men will always try to corrupt anything which inhibits other men from being supreme ruler. Our founders knew that. I’m trying to not insult you but damn you’re stupid. Pray more. Kek.