[Woodworker]

A return to election of senators via state legislatures would have no effect on campaign expeditures. It would up the ante for state legislative races. Corruption and lack-of-transperancy are a problem with state legislatures.

So, repealing the direct election of senators may or may not improve the system. Repealing the right of women to vote? No way. That's a non-starter. Too many conservative women run the local party organizations.

Repealing the income tax is a grand idea. It would help starve the monster.

[Mad Dawgg]

"So, repealing the direct election of senators may or may not improve the system."

Exactly but, instituting TERM limits for all Congress critters would go a long way in stopping foolishness like Senator "Pork-Barrel" Byrd!