[Jacquerie]

The Framers never remotely considered what we foolishly ratified in the 17th Amendment of 1913.

As for the lower chamber the only mildly contentious point was the length of the Congressmen’s terms. The primary reason against one year terms was difficulty of travel. Otherwise, one year terms were heavily favored.

I bring this up because not only was a popularly elected Senate never discussed, but to give them six years isolation from the people was anathema to republican government.

We have paid the price.

For Repeal The 17th, are you familiar with the history and events surrounding the Amendment? I am not. If you are, I would enjoy reading it.

[Repeal The 17th]

There is plenty to read on the topic.
It was part of the wave of “progressive” ideas of the time.
In the smallest nutshell, a crisis was defined and a solution was proposed.
Graft and corruption associated with the appointment of some senators as well as dealing with was seen as enough reason to forfeit state sovereignty.

[allmendream]

Six year terms in the Senate “six years isolation from the people” was the original intent.

And wouldn’t election via State Legislature be further isolation from the people?