Would you support an Article 5 Convention of the States?

Cpl Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 23:31:57 -0500

Would you support an Article 5 Convention of the States, not a Constitutional Convention, an Article 5 Convention of the States? If you would what amendment would be most important to you and why?

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Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 6 at 2014 12:27 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 06 Dec 2014 00:27:30 -0500

I think it would be a free for all, but an interesting exercise to put some issues on the table. The founders put this in the Constitution for a reason - to prevent a tyrannical federal government from usurping the states. I think the country would benefit from putting some of the ideas on the table: Balanced Budget Amendment and Term Limits both come to mind, but I'm sure there are others worthy of consideration.

I think it would capture the country's attention, and maybe just give citizen a civics lesson that is sorely needed.

No need to worry about anything crazy happening because it still requires a 3/4 vote of state legislatures to get an amendment passed. I think it would be fascinating.

Response by PO2 Jonathan Scharff made Dec 6 at 2014 9:34 AM

PO2 Jonathan Scharff — Sat, 06 Dec 2014 09:34:51 -0500

I would have to be in favor of two:

1. "Congress shall make no law that applies to the citizens of the United States that does not apply equally to the Senators and/or Representatives; and, Congress shall make no law that applies to the Senators and/or Representatives that does not apply equally to the citizens of the United States."

2. Section 1. To advance democratic self-government and political
equality, and to protect the integrity of government and the electoral
process, Congress and the States may regulate and set reasonable limits
on the raising and spending of money by candidates and others to
influence elections.
Section 2. Congress and the States shall have power to implement
and enforce this article by appropriate legislation, and may
distinguish between natural persons and corporations or other
artificial entities created by law, including by prohibiting such
entities from spending money to influence elections.
Section 3. Nothing in this article shall be construed to grant
Congress or the States the power to abridge the freedom of the
press.''

Response by MSgt Keith Hebert made Dec 6 at 2014 11:14 AM

MSgt Keith Hebert — Sat, 06 Dec 2014 11:14:46 -0500

1. I believe it is article 17( election of senators) repeal.
2. Balance budget
3. Term limits.
That is a good beginning

Response by LTC Paul Gardiner made Mar 9 at 2015 3:40 PM

LTC Paul Gardiner — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 15:40:46 -0400

see following link that gives reasons why we vets truly need to support a Convention of States to rein in the power and size of the federal government.

https://patriotpost.us/commentary/28771

A Critical Mission for America’s Military Veterans

America’s military veterans are men and women who served in all branches of the armed forces. They are a special group of approximately 21 million people who share a common bond: their oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and...

Response by Cpl Mark McMiller made Mar 9 at 2015 5:10 PM

Cpl Mark McMiller — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 17:10:46 -0400

One thing off the top of my head would be take the, "A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state", out of the 2nd Amendment. It just causes too much confusion in those who haven't studied the history of the 2nd Amendment.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 9 at 2015 5:15 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 17:15:21 -0400

I am an Article V Convention activist.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 9 at 2015 5:39 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 17:39:24 -0400

Given that our government is primarily influenced by banks, massive multinational corporations and the super wealthy, I'm inclined to believe that any changes we might make to the constitution would not be in the interests of the common people.

Response by CPT Zachary Brooks made Mar 9 at 2015 6:05 PM

CPT Zachary Brooks — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 18:05:44 -0400

In theory I love this concept, however I am afraid to see what may come out of this. With those that dictate how the policy actually operates today, as well as the perceptions of the majority of the voting public this may turn out with a worse environment than we currently have.

It is a wonderful thing to have access to, but could easily backfire as well.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 12 at 2015 9:19 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 21:19:06 -0400

Eliminate the electoral college.
Anything possible to eliminate gerrymandering districts
Update the fourth and fifth amendments to include electronic media

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Jun 21 at 2016 10:34 AM

MCPO Roger Collins — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 10:34:15 -0400

As long as it is confined to specific amendments and follow the procedures for enactment, yes. First up would be the 14th amendment, that confers citizenship an anyone born inside the USA boundaries. It is one of the most abused amendment of them all, with the possible exception of the 10th, but that one is probably one of the most important and, if anything reinforced.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 3 at 2016 11:40 AM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 11:40:20 -0400

http://www.conventionofstates.com/

1) Balanced budget
2) Term limits
3) Reduction of power
4) Remove lobbying/corporate sponsors

I think items 1 & 2 in my list could be worded in such a way that any House Member, through his voting, shows that s/he has actively worked towards debt reduction and a balanced budget if they want a 2nd term. Also, once a 2nd term is complete they are no longer eligible for *any* position in the 3 branches of our government. (Legislative/Judicial/Executive)

There are very few things enumerated to the Federal Government; the rest being left to the States. It is time to get the Federal level out of those areas they never had rights to be in.

The political scene today is not For The People! It is who can get the most cash from the most lobbyists and corporations for favors, laws (in corporate favor), etc.

Convention of States

Article V offers the only constitutional solution as big as the problem. Together, we can end federal overreach.