What About a 28th Amendment to the United States Constitution?  

I was afraid you'd say something like that. Guess I won't get too excited about the proposal then :}

You'd think with so much support behind a proposal our Congressmen and women would listen at least once. But you're right, it doesn't have a chance of passing.

Yeah, I've seen a proposal for term limits too. There's no chance for either of them.

Yes, there are numerous laws that don't apply to Congress that apply to the American people. The latest Health-care Reform law being just one of many.

Most Americans paying attention agree, Stine1. Thanks for your thoughts...

Nope, gravy is the best part of their meal...

mmm gravy!

Yeah, they swear now that they will uphold the constitution and you see what they do when sworn in. You're right, another amendment would just be another piece of the constitution they'd break.

Well, you've got a good point, but I think it's pretty obvious how much breaking THAT law would be tolerated by fit-to-be-tied voters now, especially if candidates we vote for had run on the promise to pass it! People have (at long last!) begun paying attention!

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The "atmosphere" has certainly changed. People are "awake" now and demanding their representatives represent them, are held accountable for their votes, etc. It might be as good of time as any to push hard for a new amendment. Thanks, MaggiePie.

Good question, I would hope so, but the proposed amendment sure doesn't say that. My trust for the Government has been waning for years...ever since the Nixon, Carter, etc. presidencies. I voted for Bush the first time, but didn't vote for him the second time. I'd seen enough in the first four years. I have no trust in the current Congress or Administration. We need reform, not a major transformation of system. We need to rid the system of corruption. I'm not sure who I'm going to vote for in November and in 2012, but it sure won't be for who we have now. Thanks for your thoughts, Phantsy.

I'm with all of you, great idea, fat chance and too bad.

Yeah, we could ask all the candidates for office whether they support it, and then if they win, TRY and hold them to their promise. But the incumbents...I doubt we can get them to budge. Thanks for your comments.

It is sort of redundant, but spelled out clearly, just maybe they'd pay attention... Maybe we should call it the Cinderalla Amendment? I wish Butler had taken the National Championship...that would have been pretty cool. Have a great day, Gewcew.