Thune is guilty of an elementary historical error in calling for the Senate to remain the Senate. In 1787, the ratio between the most and least populous state, i.e. Virginia and Delaware, was less than ten to one. Today, it's nearly 70 to one. As a result, it has not been more inequitable for more than two centuries. So it's not the same Senate at all. What the founders would have thought of this situation is unknown -- and irrelevant. The question is whether Americans want to ruled by a body that is more undemocratic rather than less.
Thune is guilty of an elementary historical error in calling for the Senate to remain the Senate. In 1787, the ratio between the most and least populous state, i.e. Virginia and Delaware, was less than ten to one. Today, it's nearly 70 to one. As a result, it has not been more inequitable for more than two centuries. So it's not the same Senate at all. What the founders would have thought of this situation is unknown -- and irrelevant. The question is whether Americans want to ruled by a body that is more undemocratic rather than less.
That's a good point, Dan. What the founders would have thought is unknown and irrelevant.