[Empire_of_Liberty]

You are right, of course. But I expect rot to be ever-present.

I have always been for “law and order” and a lawful person, but I despise “unions” and thuggery. Law Enforcement, to me, attracts the wrong kind of people. Many have been in my family.

I think that the answer to “rot” is turn-over. America usually implements turn-over at the top, trying to give accountability to the voter. Perhaps this is not enough.

I would like to see tax-payer paychecks limited to 10 years for recipients. This would mean turn-over from top to bottom. No unions in government. If you think you need protection from the people, you’re in the wrong line of work.

[Phlyer]

Law Enforcement, to me, attracts the wrong kind of people.

Everyone knows of exceptions who are competent, compassionate, and truly trying to serve others. But there is a terrible tendency for people to seek that power over others for bad reasons - which equates to bad people seek that power. See Friedrich Hayek's "Road to Serfdom."

I would like to see tax-payer paychecks limited to 10 years for recipients.

I think I would make an exception for those serving in the Armed Forces, but other than that, absolutely. I presume you mean a lifetime limit, which would be necessary to achieve what you (we) want. Those who wallow in the public trough should know that, in a few years at most, they are going to be on the other side of that dynamic.

I've advocated for a long time that no elected official should be elected to a position (or equivalent) more than twice (like the President). Even then you could just about have a 'career' in Congress/President (24 years, plus non-federal positions), but there would at least be some turnover.