Statesman:
A skilled, experienced, and respected political leader or figure.
You really aren’t making sense anymore, it’s clear you don’t have a good understanding of the 17th Amendment, or have a good way to convey how appointment-by-committee is a better system. I asked a question:
So your differing definition between ‘politician’ and ‘statesmen’ is whether they are elected or appointed?
You responded with a question:
Do you know the difference in a statesman and a politician? Do you know the value in keeping our Senators in fed Congress on a tight, accountable leash?
You obviously aren’t reading, or are just trolling at this point.
The 17th Amendment does not affect the impeachment process of any Senate of the United States.
If you’re concerned about term limits creating incentive for individuals to just hold office without doing anything, than you, or the people who want to see someone removed, need to petition for a specific person to be impeached. If needed sue your State legislature until your petition is enforced by the Supreme Court.
or
Create legislation that actually has to do with the impeachment process of Senators instead of calling for the repeal of an Amendment that has nothing to do with what you are calling for.
Actually, if you wanted ‘the people to have tighter control’ wouldn’t you rather be able to choose your Senator? What you are arguing for is taking your direct choice away and granting it to another person.
If you were concerned about actual representation you’d be arguing any of these points: