[Jacquerie]

To contend that delegates cannot be limited by state law is a silly assertion. States will not send uncontrolled reps with plenary power, but rather agents limited by specific instructions.

Here is the Indiana statute that will govern commissions.

BTW, your source's history regarding the 1787 convention is AFU. The states were going to convene regardless of congress, and delegates were indeed limited, some more than others. Delaware's demand of equal state representation, resulted in the key compromise of two senators per state.

If you wish to compare a state amendments convention with a familiar institution, compare it to the electoral college. Both are federal rather than popular, and are/will be limited by state law. If the states are so politically insane, why haven't we had a 'runaway' session of the electoral college?

[Art in Idaho]

Well said. Rather than fears of a runaway convention, people should realize this would be the most tightly controlled convention in our history. The Indiana Statute outlining the duties of a delegate are quite narrow and have penalties if not adhered too. I hope other states adopt a similar plan.

I keep getting back to the idea that doing nothing is not an option.