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MY TURN: Legislatures: Vote yes for Article V

by KEN WHALEY/Guest Opinion
| February 8, 2025 1:00 AM

On Jan. 25, Mr. Green of Coeur d’Alene wrote an op-ed titled “MY TURN: Just Say No" which raised several concerns about convening an Article V Convention, which is currently under consideration in the Idaho State Capitol. I’d like to discuss his positions and address them one at a time. 

Mr. Green states that the historical challenges faced during the creation of the U.S. Constitution highlight the immense difficulties in forming a functional government. The 1787 Constitutional Convention, according to Mr. Green, succeeded largely because of the exceptional character and intellect of its delegates. 

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