[skimbell]

It was a "good idea" when we started but look around the country today. Most state governments are at least as crooked as the federal government.

As an example, I live in Illinois, we recently had a governor impeached and thrown in the slammer for attempting to sell 0's senate seat after his Ascension to the presidency.

I'd like to think chitcanning the 17th would help but I think that action might cause bunch of new problems.

I really believe that no "meaningful" change can occur in our political structure until very restrictive term limits can be implemented.

I simply believe that our elected officials, and the way that they are allowed to betray the electorate, cannot be trusted to represent the people who elected them.

Career politicians are the problem. Our government was designed to be populated by ordinary citizens "taking a turn". Elective government service was supposed to be a civic responsibility, not a lifetime license to steal.

[central_va]

Because you live in a corrupt state doesn't make it a bad idea.

[Lurker]

I live in Illinois, too. I’m willing to rely on the wisdom of the Founding Fathers in this case. Allowing the direct election of Senators was a horrible mistake even considering the risks inherent with that.

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