[ronald_reagan]

Why would you want this changed? Shouldn't the people be able to elect who they want to be in charge?

Well if you're a federalist as I am, you'd support the founders intentions. It wasn't until the 17th amendment that senators were 'elected'. Until then, the states appointed them as their representatives (as a soveriegn body/entity). The people already have representatives. The senate was never intended to be a popular body, but ambassadors to the federal government.

Do you realize that we're a union of 50 'nations'... states aren't just borders, they're soverign lands and governments with rights.

Beef you seem to be a very educated person, and I'm sure that with further study you'll come to the same conclusion that I have on this, and be in agreement with the founders.

But to take your point further... the constitution never gives us the 'right to vote'. It gives reasons we can't be denied, such as based upon age, gender, race, failure to pay poll taxes... but it never gives anyone else the RIGHT to vote. For instance, felons, mentally incompentent, those who owe back taxes, ect in some states can't vote. We have NO right. We have a privilege.

Today we have term limits for the president, which goes against the idea that we can elect 'who we want'. I support it myself. As do I support a 6/6/6 rule. Its a 3 x 2 year terms for house members, 1 x 6 year senate term (appointed by states), and 1 x 6 year presidential term voted on by district and not state.