I agree completely, it would be great for the states. But it would also make the state governments more accountable to their citizens. Now, the state governments can blame the Feds, and vice versa. THey like that system because it dilutes accountability. My point is that state governments are about as likely to clamor for a repeal of the 17th as the Senators themselves are.
It's discouraging as all get out, because repeal of the 17th would have lots of benefits.
Now, the state governments can blame the Feds, and vice versa. THey like that system because it dilutes accountability. I wonder if Gray Davis would agree with you.
I agree with you that this is just tilting at windmills. However, if ever there were a time to strike, it is now.
-PJ