[Doug Loss]

I'm curious; just how do you think you (or we) can add amendments to the Constitution now? Other than by an Article V convention, the only way is for Congress to propose them. Do you really think we the people have more influence over Congress than we would over the state-appointed conventioneers? Besides, as it has been pointed out numerous times, all this convention would do (or Congress, for that matter) would be to propose amendments. They'd still need to be ratified by 38 states before they went into affect.

[Doug Loss]

“Effect.” Duh.

[SatinDoll]

We’re talking about political power here — do not for a moment assume it only “...would be to propose amendments...”. My main concern is the agenda, and who controls it. That is why I do not like the idea of an Article V Convention.

Right now we can propose amendments in Congress. Because of Obama we probably won’t be successful at getting them implemented, but it would be a start.

Propose a marriage amendment, making it only between one man and one woman.

Propose an amendment declaring life began at the Universe’s Creation (one cannot make a baby from inert or dead materiel).

I believe both are entirely possible to pass and send to the States.