[Thud]

The 3/4 rule was selected to make it very unlikely that the states will ratify ANY amendment originating from a new constitutional convention, regardless of who thinks the amendments are good or bad.

"Do you really believe that 38+ States would ratify a totally bad amendment like (e.g.) repealing the Second Amendment.
No, it's far more likely that the States would fail to ratify a good amendment."

[OneWingedShark]

The 3/4 rule was selected to make it very unlikely that the states will ratify ANY amendment originating from a new constitutional convention, regardless of who thinks the amendments are good or bad.

Indeed; you know that, and I know that, but these Oh Noes! The Constitution will be completely open! doomsayers obviously don't.