social rather than governmental reasons. I've always opposed things like the "Flag Amendment" because they just don't belong in the Constitution. On the other hand, things like a balanced budget amendment are applicable because it applies to how the federal government operates.

The 18th Amendment is a good example of what happens when a bunch of do-gooders use the law to force their views on everyone else. At least the Temporance Movement did work through the amendment process instead of just taking it to court. They say that the road to Hell is paved with good intentions. The Temporance Movement had good intentions but there were disasterous consequences, like the wholesale growth in organized crime and corruption. Sounds like the so-called "War on Drugs", doesn't it?