Michele Bachmann has distinguished herself in the current Congress by working with the Tea Party Caucus to organize a series of right-wing constitutional seminars. Justice Scalia kicked off the series by addressing a closed-door audience of approximately 40 representatives. That was on January 24th. Since then, Bachman has tried to keep the identities of succeeding speakers a secret, although it's known that right-wing Christianist David Barton spoke in February.

Left-wing critics have asked what business does a Supreme Court Justice have in presenting a closed-door policy briefing to a group of teabaggers. Many of the rest of us have just wondered where Bachmann gets off claiming to have a dispassionate interest in Constitutional law.

Bachmann's bizarre misunderstandings of the Constitution and of American history are legendary and have so rankled one high school sophomore that she's written an open letter to Bachmann and challenged Bachmann to a debate on the Constitution and civics.

Amy Myers from Cherry Hill, New Jersey wrote to Bachmann, "I have found quite a few of your statements regarding The Constitution of the United States, the quality of public school education and general U.S. civics matters to be factually incorrect, inaccurately applied or grossly distorted."

Further, Myers says, "As one of a handful of women in Congress, you hold a distinct privilege and responsibility to better represent your gender nationally. The statements you make help to serve an injustice to not only the position of Congresswoman, but women everywhere. Though politically expedient, incorrect comments cast a shadow on your person and by unfortunate proxy, both your supporters and detractors alike often generalize this shadow to women as a whole." Yow.

I've reproduced Myers' letter in full below. It's remarkable to have come from a 10th grader – or from anyone – and expresses sentiments many Americans feel.

Even so, Michele Bachmann has been benefiting from her closed-door seminars on the Constitution – And the time is now right for her to shine her acquired knowledge upon us.

The question is not whether Bachmann should take up Myers' challenge to debate her but, rather, where the two of them should meet. I propose they should hold their debate here in Fort Collins, Colorado. Fort Collins and its foothills are gorgeous at this time of the year. The Colorado light seems particularly crystalline. The days are warm; the nights are crisp; and the leaves are still coming out.

More good reasons for holding the debate in Fort Collins include:

•Fort Collins is a politically neutral city. We're as likely to vote for one political party as the other, as recently seen in the election of Republican Congressional Representative Cory Gardner over the Democratic incumbent, Betsy Markey.

•Fort Collins has a homey, small town feel, not unlike the prairie cities and towns of Minnesota, where Michele Bachmann is from. And as in Minnesota, agriculture and the land are as close as the edge of town. At the same time, Fort Collins is nationally recognized for its entrepreneurial spirit and successes. We're a mecca for those who want to turn their good idea into a business.

•Fort Collins leads in educational reform. We've got more different kinds of schools and opportunities for K-12 education than what you're likely to find anywhere else. Myers should find this fascinating, since she's often written about the education issues confronting her home state of New Jersey.

•Fort Collins knows how to play the host. Just ask our Convention and Visitors Bureau how many organizations – large and small – hold their meetings here every year.

If Bachmann and Myers need someone to coordinate their local arrangements, all they have to do is drop me an e-mail (3D@3dsoundblog.com). I'll handle the logistics and make sure their debate is a success.

Now, here's Meyers' letter:

Dear Representative Bachmann,

My name is Amy Myers. I am a Cherry Hill, New Jersey sophomore attending Cherry Hill High School East. As a typical high school student, I have found quite a few of your statements regarding The Constitution of the United States, the quality of public school education and general U.S. civics matters to be factually incorrect, inaccurately applied or grossly distorted. The frequency and scope of these comments prompted me to write this letter.

Though I am not in your home district, or even your home state, you are a United States Representative of some prominence who is subject to national media coverage. News outlets and websites across this country profile your causes and viewpoints on a regular basis. As one of a handful of women in Congress, you hold a distinct privilege and responsibility to better represent your gender nationally. The statements you make help to serve an injustice to not only the position of Congresswoman, but women everywhere. Though politically expedient, incorrect comments cast a shadow on your person and by unfortunate proxy, both your supporters and detractors alike often generalize this shadow to women as a whole.

Rep. Bachmann, the frequent inability you have shown to accurately and factually present even the most basic information about the United States led me to submit the follow challenge, pitting my public education against your advanced legal education:

I, Amy Myers, do hereby challenge Representative Michele Bachmann to a Public Forum Debate and/or Fact Test on The Constitution of the United States, United States History and United States Civics.

Hopefully, we will be able to meet for such an event, as it would prove to be enlightening.

Sincerely yours,

Amy Myers