The Constitution is a living document & they are trying to kill it. Don't scrap it--save it

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5. The amendment process is long and arduous, and in some cases, almost, if not impossible.

It takes 38 states to amend the Constitution. Any kind of amendment during these times of extreme political partisanship would encounter stiff opposition from one side or the other.

Take the Electoral College. If we were to eliminate the EC, the legislatures in 38 states would have to ratify the amendment. IMO, there are too many states opposed to eliminating the EC simply because the lowest populated areas in the U.S. would lose political power in Presidential elections. With the EC eliminated, and presidents elected by direct popular vote, candidates would focus on the largest populated areas for votes. While I am not opposed to a direct popular vote to elect presidents, I'm sure there are at least enough states to block an amendment to eliminate the EC.