Political Forum

You are a congressman. The congress is now filled with people who love God and the constitution. The president, another God-fearing, constitution-loving man supports you all the way. You propose to overturn some amendments and add some of your own. Which ones would you like to have removed and which ones would you like to add? (You can list up to 5 of each)

I would start with repealing the 16th.

I would repeal the 17th.

I have no idea what those are, sorry.

Enlightenment anyone?

You can read the entire constitution online here.

The 16th Amendment:
The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from whatever source derived, without apportionment among the several States, and without regard to any census or enumeration.

The 17th Amendment:
The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each State, elected by the people thereof, for six years; and each Senator shall have one vote. The electors in each State shall have the qualifications requisite for electors of the most numerous branch of the State legislatures.
When vacancies happen in the representation of any State in the Senate, the executive authority of such State shall issue writs of election to fill such vacancies: Provided, That the legislature of any State may empower the executive thereof to make temporary appointments until the people fill the vacancies by election as the legislature may direct.
This amendment shall not be so construed as to affect the election or term of any Senator chosen before it becomes valid as part of the Constitution.

Thanks!

Aye, I'd definitely ammend the 16th one.