[fieldmarshaldj]

This notion many FReepers have that abolishing the 17th will somehow serve as a (partial) panacea for what ails Congress is a sadly misguided one. It was passed in the first place precisely because the Senate had become corrupted and unaccountable.

[Jacquerie]

State governments proved in quick time that 100% popularly derived legislatures were dangerous. Our political history since passage of the 17th is more or less a reflection of that short period, 1776-1787, a muddle of populism that has damaged our property rights.

As for eliminating corruption, as the 17th was designed to do, it was a failure, yes?

I didn't say repeal of the 17th was a panacea. Repeal is necessary, but not by any means alone sufficient to restore federal government, our republic and liberty.