Maybe not hysteria but theoretical. Yes conventions could have enough sovereignty to lower the threshold on what amendments they choose to pass ...
but ...
why even ponder that? Because it goes back to state legislatures where the bar is set at 3/4ths; a very high bar.
THE WHOLE EXERCISE WILL SERVE TO REAWAKEN AMERICANS TO THE IMPORTANCE OF THE CONSTITUTION. CAN YOU IMAGINE THE BENEFICIAL EFFECTS ON THE YOUTH?
This exercise will affect future generations to come and will remind Americans how very important it is to teach American history and civics in schools. I am not sure those subjects are even taught in schools now.
Do me a favor. Go to Post #15 and print off the two documents linked therein. They are a treasure trove of information, even if some of the information is in conflict between the documents.