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Constitutional Convention Ping!


2 posted on 07/17/2011 2:59:59 AM PDT by Jacquerie
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To: Jacquerie

Thanks.
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This was the problem they saw with “term limits”.

“to be ineligible a second time”

“The ineligibility proposed by the clause as it stood tended to destroy the great motive to good behavior, the hope of being rewarded by a re-appointment. It was saying to him, make hay while the sun shines.”
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3 posted on 07/17/2011 4:46:59 AM PDT by Repeal The 17th (Proud to be a (small) monthly donor.)
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