New amendment Proposed by Tea Party

[Whitney]

I'd rather switch over to direct vote by the people themselves if another layer of checks and balances were actually needed.  I think the current system works just fine since no matter what decisions can always be brought up for vote to be overturned by a future congress. Add too many layers of checks and balances and nothing would ever get done.

[Voter]

I'd rather switch over to direct vote by the people themselves if another layer of checks and balances were actually needed.  I think the current system works just fine since no matter what decisions can always be brought up for vote to be overturned by a future congress. Add too many layers of checks and balances and nothing would ever get done.

Personally I agree. I work in tax law, and told people not to worry too much about this law as most provisions don't take effect until 2013 or later, and it was already looking like a big red election was coming up. I think it will be gutted before it comes into effect.

States rights' types have somewhat of a point - the Constitution does have contradictory language on the subject. However, we fought a war on the issue, and their side lost. Get over it.

[LegendarySandwich]

I think I'm actually kind of for this. Now, don't get me wrong, I'm no tea party member, but my libertarian mindset is telling me that this is a good idea, theoretically. Of course, we all know what they plan to do if this were made into actual law.