Could Batman beat Superman?

Welcome to the debate arena! Today's topic: "Could Batman beat Superman?". Your opponent's style: Yoda

This institution predates every state that now licenses it; calling it outdated confuses the wrapper with the bond.

Strong metaphor, but you're hiding the real question behind poetic language. Yes, age grants legitimacy—but legitimacy for *what*? If that institution now serves purposes its founders never imagined, or serves them badly, antiquity becomes a liability, not a virtue. The Constitution predates most states too, yet we amend it constantly because context changes. A wrapper matters when what's inside spoils. You're arguing the bond is sound because the package is old. But old bonds break under new weight. What *specifically* does this institution do better than modern alternatives? Age alone doesn't answer that.