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There is the possibility of calling a Constitutional Convention. But most people have the heebie-jeebies over that, as everything then comes up for grabs. Wom
by chiph 10y ago
There is the possibility of calling a Constitutional Convention. But most people have the heebie-jeebies over that, as everything then comes up for grabs. Women's voting rights, separation of powers, two-term limit for presidents -- having a president at all. You name it.
- unethical_ban 10y agoOr the second amendment, which a growing number of Americans feel no needed for, unfortunately. As of disarming the populace works well long term for citizens.
- psychometry 10y agoIt's worked pretty well for citizens of other first-world countries who have practically zero chance of dying from gun violence. So, yeah, I'd say it works great long-term.
- GregBuchholz 10y agoArticle V is the part of the Constitution that governs conventions. It is just for recommending amendments that get approved in the usual way. So there really shouldn't be any more concern about it than normal. http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/print_friendly.html?page=constitution_transcript_content.html&title=The%20Constitution%20of%20the%20United%20States%3A%20A%20Transcription http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/print_friendly.htm...
- humanrebar 10y agoIt's worth pointing out that the Constitutional Convention started out as a convention to amend the Articles of Confederation.
- MichaelBurge 10y agoYou say that, but look at what happened last time they held a convention.