The "runaway convention" myth is by far the most common objection to an Article V Convention of States.
This myth is largely based on the false believe that the 1787 convention "ran away" and illegally proposed a brand-new Constitution. If the Founders engaged in such patently illegal activity, what would stop delegates to an Article V Convention of States from doing the same?
Putting aside the fact that an Article V amendments-proposing convention is not a "constitutional convention," the runaway convention myth incorrectly impinges on the integrity of our Founders and misstates the historical record.
Dustin France, a honorably discharged U.S. Marine Corporal, wasn't about to let the character of the Founders be slighted on the floor of the West Virginia House of Delegates. He rose and spoke forcefully in defense of the 1787 convention, and we've recorded his remarks below.
"Many fear a runaway convention stemming from an incomplete understanding of the nature of convention that gave us our current instrument," he said. "They erroneously state that the convention overran its authority and is therefore illegal. Such inaccuracy is unbecoming this high body. Let me set straight the record of the Philadelphia convention."
If you'd like to read more about this topic, check out this article, "Can We Trust the Constitution? Answering the 'Runaway Convention' Myth."
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