I have faith in most people — PEOPLE — no matter what state — to have at least enough sense to hate Kelo. The majority of ALL states want to preserve our rights. Gun rights for example. The overwhelming opposition to Obama-care. Border safety. The list goes on and on. The majority doesn’t even want abortion-on-demand, only rape/incest/life-o-mother.
I agree that tricks will be attempted at a convention. I also agree that this is a gamble. So is cancer surgery.
Do we, or do we NOT have a malignant cancer in our nation?
Absolutely. We have one of two choices. Either let it continue to stage five anarchy ending in despotism, or excise it to return to republican liberty.
For those who think Article V may be abused, you are correct. The identical argument was made by anti-federalists in 1788, who foresaw dangers in a new constitution they determined to be not worth the risk. In response, the federalists then, and yours truly today, says that near anything may be abused or pose danger. Every waking moment of our lives present some level of risk.
The alternatives to not taking the chance on an Article V amendment convention faaaar outweigh the possible downside. So I posit this: If we are to avoid tyranny and possibly restore liberty, we must return to federalism. If that is true, then the peaceful means provided by our framers are worth the effort and any attendant risk.
Do we, or do we NOT have a malignant cancer in our nation?
I love your metaphor.. but radical surgery was needed 10/15 years ago.. maybe 20/30..
The Pox is upon us.. the flock(herd) is diseased.. culling is mandatory..
Whats needed is not a scalpel but a meat ax..
Failure to admit this (by cowards) will cost the entire HERD...
It is not just Obama but ALL the people brought into gov’t from the time of the Clintoon’s... ALL OF THEM..
YES; that includes Bush too.. including the stealth progressive Rove.. and even Gingrich..
Newt brags that he is a progressive.. the flock is diseased..
Ron Paul “the Barbarian”(i.e.Conan) might buy some time.. BUT..
America way too brain washed for Ron.. its not cancer BUT the POX..
You kinda “have it” but lack the correct diagnosis..
It’s THE POX.. grasshopper.. not cancer.. need different tactics..