Which Constitutional Amendments Do You Support?

[nclib]

Option 6 for me.

[Beet]

Had the balanced budget amendment been in effect on Dec. 7, 1941, we would probably be speaking German right now.

[swarch]

Had the balanced budget amendment been in effect on Dec. 7, 1941, we would probably be speaking German right now.

There would probably be an exception for times of war. Which means that we'd always be at war.

[Brambila]

Number 7, though ultimately I wish there to be an ammendment banning the government from administering marriage.

[zachman]

I marginally support the Balanced Budget Amendment on principle, but I'd have to really think over whether it would be worthwhile over the longterm.

[The Dowager Mod]

#3

[Beet]

Had the balanced budget amendment been in effect on Dec. 7, 1941, we would probably be speaking German right now.

Actually, the Balanced Budget Amendment which the National Taxpayers Union nearly persuaded 38 states to call for a Constitutional Convention to pass in the 1980's, had exempted balancing the budget in "times of war or national emergency".

Our children is not learning. This is a national emergency.

[nclib]

#3

You support the Federal Marriage Amendment?

That's the amendment that would prohibit gay marriage.

[Nym90]

Option 6.

[12th Doctor]

Option 5

[stry_cat]

Had the balanced budget amendment been in effect on Dec. 7, 1941, we would probably be speaking German right now.

The Balanced Budget Amendment could have a provision for "War or National Emergency" However it seems that America is always at War or having a National Emergecy.  Better would be to require a super majoirty (2/3 of both houses) to pass any tax or spending bills.

[Fritz]

#3

I really hope you didn't mean that, Texasgurl.  If you do, I'll have to re-think my voting next weekend.

[WalterMitty]

none

[themadmac]

I support a line-item veto, and ERA's okay to me as well.

[lidaker]

What's the Equal Rights Amendment?

[Gabu]

This should answer any questions one might have about the Equal Rights Amendment.

As for me, I support both the Equal Rights Amendment and the Balanced Budget Amendment.  If you read through the text of the latter, it also provides that if a clear majority (60%) feel that it's necessary to have a deficit, they can do that.  It's not as if it would completely tie the hands of the United States from acting no matter what as some seem to be claiming.

As for the Federal Marriage Amendment, that would be nothing less than a complete desecration of the Constitution if added.  The Constitution should affirm rights to the people and restrict the government from denying them; it should not itself deny them.

[migrendel]

I would definitely support the Equal Rights Amendment. Truth be told, a broad construction of the equal protection clause would do everything ERA would do, but the symbolism and principle of women's equal rights being part of our Constitution tells me that it should be there. I would consider the Balanced Budget Amendment. I certainly think that the government should try to balance the budget and reduce the deficit, but I am concerned about the possibility of the amendment's requirements being unduly rigid. So mark me as officially undecided. As for the Federal Marriage Amendment, it belongs in the latrine, right next to Rick Santorum's brain.

[The Dowager Mod]

#3

You support the Federal Marriage Amendment?

That's the amendment that would prohibit gay marriage.

nah i misread the question.

[Bogart]

None of the above.

[Schmitz in 1972]

Option 2

Balanced Budget - It is a very good idea to make sure that the government doesn't overspend.

Marriage - I marginally support this one. I have reservations because thid might be something that the states should decide.

ERA - I'm with Phyllis Schlafly on this one

[A18]

We should just kill off every constitutional amendment and start over.

[A18]

We should just kill off every constitutional amendment and start over.

Man, you're crazy.