A constitutional convention would be an unmitigated disaster. The American people have been stupid enough to elect Obama. Twice. I therefore have little faith in their mental abilities. I can see “freedom of religion,” “freedom of speech,” and the 2A going right out the window if our feckless leaders get their mitts on them and whip the sheeple into an emotional frenzy.
The Constitution as written ain’t the problem. The problem is the gubmint don’t pay any attention to it. There’s no constitutional authority for ANY of the socialist programs that have driven us into bankruptcy.
So putting more amendments on the document, that they’ll ignore as well, won’t be helpful. Not to mention all the “corrections” they’ll insist upon when provided this golden opportunity.
@afsnco “The American people have been stupid enough to elect Obama.”
Exactly!
That is why an Article V STATE Convention will not rest with the American people, but with the state legislatures.
groups of the American Union includes the people (see the 9th Amendment) and the states (see the 10th Amendment).
This is simply one group of members using the power created on their behalf to regain a seat at the Federal table.