Coburn is wrong. The flaw is not in the Constitution but in failure to follow the clear words of that document. Replacing those words with new words will not solve the problem that liberals are lawless and do not mind violating the Constitution. However, a convention poses the danger of producing a bogus and illegitimate “Constitution” that strips us of legal protection for our God-given rights.
Everything this convention produces has to be ratified by 38 states, so how exactly can this convention pose such a danger? Is the sky falling as well?
Well you are correct about one thing, the flaw is not in our Constitution. The flaw is in the corruption of our people. That corruption is reflected in our elected officials. Our present Constitution cannot deal with the situation precisely because it was not written to deal with an immoral and unjust people. Consequently it must be strengthened to do so. There are three paths available as I see it. A convention of states (CoS) reduces the power of the federal government while increasing the power of the states thereby restoring freedom and balance to the country. Or we can continue to let what are essentially criminals lead us down the path to slavery. Or we will resolve the situation through armed conflict with each other. I choose the convention of states as the best present path. One that poses no risk as all the CoS can do is propose amendments which the states must ratify. Just like an amendment proposed by congress. Thus I believe there is little risk of a run away convention. And arguments that so state are simply incorrect. With due respect.