I couldn't agree more with this article. The states have lost all their power over the federal government and no longer have any say in what goes on. If we would repeal the 17th Amendment it would make the average person more involved in state politics which plays an even bigger role in our day to day lives.
The states NEVER had any power over the federal government. Their power was restricted by the Constitution to the concerns, laws and regulations of a state and even then ONLY when no other states were affected or citizens rights were not infringed.