[theBuckwheat]

If elected members of government are term-limited without doing the same for the unelected bureaucracy, the bureaucrats will end up running the government. We have seen this already in the way the State Department and CIA have been running their own agendas in opposition to the direction set by Bush. For example, a carefully-timed NIE thwarted the momentum to put real pressure on Iran to stop development of nuclear weapons.

Term limits are, on balance, not useful at deterring the liberal legislative agenda.

However, one important (but long term) issue is ignored: freeing children from liberal-dominated, government-run (factory) schools. Homeschoolers are largely conservative for good reason. Vouchers would allow parents to send their children to private schools of their choice, and such schools would not all be dominated by liberals.

The best way to deter liberals in the legislature is by having more conservative voters!

[henkster]

There is a benefit to having permanent bureaucrats. Just like a careerist any profession is better than someone who dabbles in and out. And, if you are going to have turnover in the bureaucracy, they become beholden to their special interest to get the job once the government job is over. It happens now.

No, the only way to curb the bureaucracy is to starve it of money and staff. And limit its intended scope.

[4woodenboats]

If elected members of government are term-limited without doing the same for the unelected bureaucracy, the bureaucrats will end up running the government....

Great post.

[EagleandLiberty]

Homeschoolers are largely conservative for good reason. Vouchers would allow parents to send their children to private schools of their choice, and such schools would not all be dominated by liberals.

Unfortunatly, most people don't want their kids to be homeschooled because they themselves (the ADULTS) are out working to get the mcmansions and the toys (a BMW, Ferrari, boats). Homeschoolers are dedicated people, who'll sacrifice money for the good of their kids. I believe if vouchers get used, you might see the NEA/AFT try to LIBERALIZE some private schools.