A state House panel is endorsing legislation that would require Idaho's delegates in a constitutional convention to vote no on all proposals that the Legislature does not support. The House State Affairs Committee endorsed the plan Tuesday, which also sets up guidelines for selecting delegates. Some lawmakers used the discussion to lash out against federal overreach and judicial activism. Republican Rep. Linden Bateman warned of the dangers of the federal government's increasing power. Republican Rep. Pete Nielsen added that the U.S. Constitution was inspired by God. More than 20 states — not including Idaho — have petitioned Congress to amend the Constitution to require a balanced federal budget/AP via Eye on Boise. More here.

Question: Would anyone with an ounce of common sense want Idaho Republican legislators and leaders involved in an anything-goes Constitutional Convention? Are. You. Kidding. Me?