I agree with Senator Long's intent. I wish he hadn't implied there is a constitutional provision to call for an open constitutional convention.
"I think the following shall I say is a slam dunk rebuttal to (Thane_Banquo) your premise offered."
Growing up, my mother would say to me & my brother "don't take a chance, keep it in your pants."
In regard to a Constitutional Convention (Con-Con) "don't take a chance, keep what you got!