Re:The United States’ Unamendable Constitution
by hardtke on Thursday October 27, 2022 @01:02AM
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The primary flaw in the constitution is that smaller states have disproportionate power (Senate and Electoral College) and will never give up or dilute this power.
Even worse, equal representation for each state in the Senate is literally the only part of the constitution that cannot be amended.
So even with overwhelming popular support there is an absolute barrier to reform.
Re:The United States’ Unamendable Constitution
by vkou on Thursday October 27, 2022 @01:27AM
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On the bright side, senatorial races can't be gerrymandered.
On the less bright side, voter suppression and disenfranchisement can fix them a senate race as well as any other.
Re:The United States’ Unamendable Constitution
by guelo on Thursday October 27, 2022 @04:39AM
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Senatorial races were gerrymandered in the 19th century when they were converting territories into states. We are stuck with the results of those political battles forever.
Re:The United States’ Unamendable Constitution
by sokoloff on Thursday October 27, 2022 @05:56AM
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The Senate composition can be amended legally. It does require the consent of any state which would lose proportional representation, placing a strong practical hurdle but there is no legal barring of that amendment.
For people who want the constitution changed, thats the dilemma they have to deal with. If they don't have enough support to do it the regular way, then maybe the more silly and extreme solutions aren't justified either.