[Tau Food]

It's hard to convince most people that they should transfer their power to directly elect Senators to a legislature full of political hacks. Most folks don't see their state legislators as having a monopoly on good sense or good judgement.

You have a good point, but it's a tough sell.

[Jacquerie]

Yes, we've been raised since elementary school to believe democracy is good. How can anyone be against it? Power to the people.

Nothing will likely be done until, as in 1787, our backs are against the wall. Back then, adults took the reins, and lead a willing people to a government that suited them.

My fear is that we will not take action to repeal the 17th in time. With our backs against the wall again, I think our corrupt society will go the way of the French Revolution instead.

As for hacks in State legislatures, the federal system worked well enough pre-17th. The Framers accounted for such men. Yes, a tough sell, perhaps impossible, but wouldn't it be great to control the debate instead of being on continual defense?