Edit: 17. Q. 17 No one noticed that on the conversation thus far below.
Original:
Direct election of US Senators. This amendment, on its Fucking face most changed how our country was established. If this didn’t happen, Republicans would hold a MASSIVE majority in the US senate. MASSIVE. There is no local pressure on our county/district officials. None. Everyone looks to Washington. REPEAL THIS. NOW.
Yes. But now we all just watch national news and blame our local problems on DC. So much happens in our own backyards that feeds that monster and we overlook it all.