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Originally Posted by OM617YOTA
Change is part of the system. I disagree with the rest of the text I've quoted above.
We have a Constitutional Republic and not a Democracy. This is specifically so that "enough people" can not vote to deny the rest of the people their rights.
The founding fathers knew what they were doing when they crafted our Constitution.
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Maybe you misinterpreted my comment.
When I said 'enough people' I meant an overwhelming number.
Mandate from the masses is required.
The amendment process is not a simple majority.
It is not 51% deciding to screw the other 49%
In fact it is a very painstaking process, and IMHO sure as heck better represent the will of the people.
2/3 of
both houses, and 3/4 of
all state legislatures. That is a mighty high hurdle (as it should be).
Unless the states wish to call a Convention and bypass the House and Senate.