Amendments can also be directly enacted by the states (assuming the requisite 34 states pass such an amendment) or passed into law by Congress and then ratified by the states. A convention is not the only way to amend the constitution. A convention does, however, allow states to bypass Congress. 34 states still ultimately need to agree to the amendments. So while any idea may be presented, it has to get approval from 34 states.
Amendments can also be directly enacted by the states (assuming the requisite 34 states pass such an amendment) or passed into law by Congress and then ratified by the states. A convention is not the only way to amend the constitution. A convention does, however, allow states to bypass Congress. 34 states still ultimately need to agree to the amendments. So while any idea may be presented, it has to get approval from 34 states.
Hmmm. 34? That's like 17 + 17.
So it is........hmmm