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Should Michigan call a state constitutional convention?

Supporters see an opportunity for reform. Opponents warn it’s risky and unnecessary.

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 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...8mos8MO

Yes

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...8mos8MO

No

 @BBV6HZ5 from Michigan  disagreed…3mos3MO

A constitutional convention gives citizens a chance to review and update the constitution so it reflects modern issues and needs. Without it, outdated laws may stay in place, and voters lose the opportunity to improve their government

 @BDK8TF2 from Michigan  answered…1mo1MO

I don't even know what this means

 @BDZGNQX from Michigan  answered…1wk1W

hell yes because we need to TALK.

 @BDXB2BS from Michigan  answered…2wks2W

Yes, and the federal government needs to update theirs as well

 @BDRR6Y9 from Michigan  answered…4wks4W

If it is necessary

 @BDM8QTY from Michigan  answered…1mo1MO

yes but have it heavily regulated and controlled to not have anything drastic happen.

 @BDK992H from Michigan  answered…1mo1MO

Yes, if its necessary.

 @BDK98H2 from Michigan  answered…1mo1MO

Yes if it is necessary

 @BD5V8KN from Michigan  answered…2mos2MO

I don't car

 @BCY48QCNo Labels from Michigan  answered…2mos2MO

well idk i feel our state constitution is fine i dont really know what it is tbh

 @BCX6MDPDemocrat from Michigan  answered…2mos2MO

yes, for the people that have something to say

 @BCP8ZY9 from Michigan  answered…2mos2MO

It depends on what constitutional rights are most at stake to be broken.

 @BC6GBQ9Constitution  from Michigan  answered…3mos3MO

No; while there are aspects of the state constitution I would like to see changed, polls indicate most people and the most influential people in the state want changes that would be far worse than the current system and would oppose the changes I think are necessary.

 @BDL4F9W from Michigan  answered…1mo1MO

Depends on what for and if its absoloutley necesary at the moment.

 @BDKTX63 from Michigan  answered…1mo1MO

I'm unsure about this.

 @B9TZNZ3 from Michigan  answered…5mos5MO

Yes, the government needs to do more for its citizens who are struggling and for the overall stability of the economy.

 @B9SQGM9  from Michigan  answered…5mos5MO

Right now? No. But when they need to, call for one. So, not unless there's a huge issue that needs to be discussed.

 @B9S9TZ9 from Michigan  answered…5mos5MO

Yes, Michigan local governing bodies have over taken total control over it own governance. Voting, Election fraud was buried from seeing justice and public resolution never satisfied.

 @B8G5MT9 from Michigan  answered…7mos7MO

Only if voted on democratically by the public and for specific voted on issues.

 @B82L3XR from Michigan  answered…8mos8MO

Right now? No. But when they need to, ABSOLUTELY call for one.

 @B8QDRBF  from Michigan  answered…7mos7MO

I can see that it may be an opportunity for reform, however I also can see the fear that some may hold during this highly tumultuous time in politics.

 @B8NS7Q2  from Michigan  answered…7mos7MO

no, not unless there's a huge issue that needs to be discussed

 @B8KKRTZ from Michigan  answered…7mos7MO

Yes they should be allowed to. They know the risks.

 @B8FXSXB from Michigan  answered…7mos7MO

Yes if it is relevant to the helping of the people

 @B8FMLCZNo Labels from Michigan  answered…7mos7MO

They can do whatever they want and they should understand that this may present some risks unfortunately.

 @B85NPQH from Michigan  answered…8mos8MO

Yes, in order to bring the State Board of Education under the direct control of the governor; and to greatly reduce the number of school districts in Michigan.

 @B8DLTDX from Michigan  answered…7mos7MO

It is not needed but could possibly be introduced.

 @AgileSynapsefrom Michigan  answered…5mos5MO

No

No

Why? You don't need a vote to reform a constitution without justification and explicit details on what you want to amend.

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