11-20-2016, 10:18 AM
Commonly-cited Pros:
Those in favor of Term Limits contend that they would limit special interest influence, assure that fresh perspectives would be brought to Congress, and better ensure government of the people, for the people, and by the people instead of fostering a culture of career politicians and corruption.
This is an area where Trump and Paul Ryan agree (if Trump stays consistent with what he's saying now; he previously opposed term limits).
Commonly-cited Cons:
Those against Term Limits contend, in line with the Supreme Court decision, that term limits already exist via re-elections. The people of each state decide whether a Representative or Senator gets another term every two and six years respectively.
So, why should the people be denied the option of having a congressperson who they feel is serving them well continue representing them for as long as they want (and instead be forced to choose between two inexperienced new candidates)?
What do you think? Should Representatives be limited to something like 6 years of service (3 terms) and Senators be limited to 12 years of service (2 terms)?.........Or, should the people continue to decide how long their Representatives and Senators continue serving them via re-elections?
Those in favor of Term Limits contend that they would limit special interest influence, assure that fresh perspectives would be brought to Congress, and better ensure government of the people, for the people, and by the people instead of fostering a culture of career politicians and corruption.
This is an area where Trump and Paul Ryan agree (if Trump stays consistent with what he's saying now; he previously opposed term limits).
Commonly-cited Cons:
Those against Term Limits contend, in line with the Supreme Court decision, that term limits already exist via re-elections. The people of each state decide whether a Representative or Senator gets another term every two and six years respectively.
So, why should the people be denied the option of having a congressperson who they feel is serving them well continue representing them for as long as they want (and instead be forced to choose between two inexperienced new candidates)?
What do you think? Should Representatives be limited to something like 6 years of service (3 terms) and Senators be limited to 12 years of service (2 terms)?.........Or, should the people continue to decide how long their Representatives and Senators continue serving them via re-elections?