What America would look like if it didn't change their Amendments

[Pacifist Patriot]

2. I agree.

Better examples would be the 17th, 24th and 26th amendments which expanded enfranchisement and made elections more democratic.

Political will is THE issue. Hell, the ERA, which had strong support, still fell short of just one state legislature's approval for ratification. I'll never forgive Phyllis Schlafly for that. May she rot in hell.

I would dearly love to see the 2nd amendment simply repealed in its entirety rather than changed in any way. It's very existence prohibits a productive dialogue on what constitutes responsible gun ownership. Lack of the amendment wouldn't automatically outlaw guns any more than not having a right to own an automobile enshrined in the constitution has outlawed car ownership. But it would remove an impediment to even discussing guns with some people.

But I know I'll never see that in my lifetime. I suspect the USA will cease to exist in any recognizable form before the 2nd amendment was amended or appealed.