There is a very grave and serious threat to the liberty and security of the United States since the political process has become extremely corrupted.

Our "two party" system battles for liberal vs. conservative policies as our budget deficit climbs to $18 trillion and we allow the IRS, the EPA and the rest of the "alphabet" infrastructure to overrule our individual rights. Instead of keeping the federal government in check, "the elected" ones continue to allow it to grow exponentially.

The Democrats and Republicans do not want to make any real substantive changes. Do you sense that our true "liberties" are fading away? The Constitution provides a solution known as "Article V."

"The Congress........on the application of the Legislatures of two thirds of the several States, shall call a convention for "proposing" amendments."

Congress itself could initiate this process, but "the elected" ones don't want any real change because they support the status quo. Using Article V of the Constitution recommends amendments to be sent directly to the states for further debate where the people can lobby directly.

The real power goes back to the citizens, which was the intent of our having a wonderful Constitution.

Jim Petsche,

Macedonia