But are you sure you want to go down that route? Given the way people like the Paulites have found ways to twist the rules and increase their power far in excess of their actual numbers?
A constitutional convention sounds great in the abstract, in some ways, but too many people have hidden agendas and can develop ways to twist the clear meaning of words to get what they want. Look at the 2nd Amendment. Look at the 1st Amendment, even. :-/
The Constitutional Convention that gave us that marvelous document had secret deliberations and votes - http://en.wikipedia....on_(United_States) That wouldn't go over too well these days with too many people.
You know some people would be pushing for "Christian Nation" and "no anchor babies" and "every sperm is sacred" and "stand your ground" and "corporations are people" and similar nonsense. There would be pressure to "compromise" on such things.
By all means, let's try to change things for the better. But let's not forget that demographic change among the voters is likely necessary for substantial progress to be made. http://www.motherjon...end-be-pretty-old (Here's hoping that we new oldsters don't end up repeating the mistakes of our predecessors.)
My $0.02.
Cheers,
Scott.