http://www.ted.com/conversations/15180/should_term_limits_be_imposed_1.html
This article pretty much talks about the good things and the bad things people are saying. It says some people think term limits on congress would help congress be more open minded and get more done, while others that are against term limits say they would destroy stability and get rid of those who know how things work, and would get rid of good leaders who deserve to stay in. Finally, it gives a third opinion, one in the middle, that says since the House is supposed to be the one closer to the people, term limits should go for them, but not congress.
I personally think term limits would probably be a good thing. I am not 100% sure, but in my mind, it just seems that the people would spend the time they do have in office more wisely, and I think it would also help them to pass things that are good for the people, because it would be harder for lobbyists and the such to influence them if they can't run again, and it also seems like that would help lessen political corruption. As far as destroying stability, I don't think it would do that, but like I say I am not sure. I think maybe that we should implement that third option the article lists, to only put term limits on the House, and if that works well then later implement it in the Senate also. Or maybe to try and help the transition make a plan for term limits to start out long and get shorter and shorter till they are eventually what we want them to be.
Ah, term limits. I personally think that these are fun things to discuss. Should we dangle over our country's representatives and congressmen the idea that they might have a term limit? I believe that this will take a large toll on the politics of choosing congressmen, and that it will be no small change. Considering the likes of Orrin Hatch, I think that ousting him might be a good idea for this nation, like removing a cataract with lasik surgery. If we impose term limits on our dear senators, the new ones will have to find other ways of gaining experience in government and politics, rather than getting fat on the coffers of American taxpayers.
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