[ChrisInAR]

The Founding Fathers intended for the state legislatures to have their own representation in the Senate in order to keep government decentralized & as close to the people & local governments as possible (that’s my take on it anyway)...& the 17th totally destroyed that balance of power.

[aruanan]

The Founding Fathers intended for the state legislatures to have their own representation in the Senate in order to keep government decentralized & as close to the people & local governments as possible (that’s my take on it anyway)...& the 17th totally destroyed that balance of power.

Yes, we should revert to the original intent of the U.S. Senate as being composed of appointees from the various states. This would give states some real power on the national level. States could forms coalitions by region or other common interest to make sure they don't get shafted by something from the House. If a U.S. senator did something completely on his own that pissed off his governor or state legislature, he could be yanked and replaced. And it would also make state politics of much greater importance.

[screaminsunshine]

We need to repeal a lot of laws and amendments.