Term Limits for Legislators

Should Legistaltors have term limits?

Yes
15
94%
No
1
6%
 
Total votes : 16

Term Limits for Legislators

PostBy: Richard S. On: Wed Dec 26, 2007 6:09 am

It's my belief that one of the biggest issues and probably one of the reasons our government is so corrupt is because once they get in their its nearly impossible to get them out. Trying to unseat an incumbent, especially one that has been there for many years that can really bring home the bacon has become a uphill task for any newcomer. So what 's everyone think? I'd suggest for example one term limit for senators and maybe 3 for Representatives. Same goes for every office whether its state or local. they should all have term limits so we continually get new blood into these positions.
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Re: Term Limits for Legislators

PostBy: av8r On: Wed Dec 26, 2007 10:56 am

I think the only people who think term limits are a bad idea are the politicians and the lobbyists.
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Re: Term Limits for Legislators

PostBy: Richard S. On: Thu Dec 27, 2007 1:50 am

Interesting no one voted no yet. I expected it to be lopsided, going to be interesting to see where it goes.
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Re: Term Limits for Legislators

PostBy: Flyer5 On: Thu Dec 27, 2007 2:24 am

I think they should get a 6month probationary period . They don't do what they promised, throw there asses out on the street . :D
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Re: Term Limits for Legislators

PostBy: Richard S. On: Thu Dec 27, 2007 3:10 am

Well that's mostly the trouble, some new guy can make all the promises he wants but he isn't getting anything unless he plays ball.
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Re: Term Limits for Legislators

PostBy: Devil505 On: Thu Dec 27, 2007 7:38 am

I agree. Congress works strictly on seniority rather than merit.
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