There MUST be term limits in government the politicians are bought and paid for corrupt to the core!!!!! The ONLY fix for this IS term limits!!!!! Our founders NEVER envisioned public service to be a life long career they KNEW this would lead to a corrupt government!!!!!
There MUST be term limits in government the politicians are bought and paid for corrupt to the core!!!!!
I agree that pols are bought & paid for and corrupt. It's clear that they are. However, as I've mentioned previously, term limits, like campaign contribution limits, restrict free speech. I cannot suggest that I know better than you who you should vote for, and I expect the same respect from you.
The ONLY fix for this IS term limits!!!!!
Incorrect. You'll see why here in a moment.
Our founders NEVER envisioned public service to be a life long career
You are 100% correct. In fact, the Founders envisioned public service much like jury duty. If you'll remember, George Washington did not actually want to be President. He did it because he felt it was his civic duty. Cut the profits from serving, and you'll cut down on career pols. If they were paid minimum wage, or less, serving as an elected official would be as it was intended: Civic duty instead of career opportunity.
Unfortunately, we live in an atmosphere where being an elected official means a major opportunity to line your pockets: special interest $$$, book deals, guaranteed pensions/healthcare and quite likely, when it's all over, a cushie spot with a lobbying organization, law firm, bank, etc. Of COURSE the pols are gonna make it career.
Instead of term limits, we should be pushing amendments that would make public service look a whole lot more like jury duty - a heavy imposition, but a civic duty.