Lawmakers introduce constitutional amendment to impose term limits on Congress

[Benton]

(01-05-2019, 08:32 AM)Belsnickel Wrote: But it takes the choice out of the hands of the voters. If there is a corrupt member of Congress, then it is up to the constituents to decide whether or not to give them the boot. Implementing term limits reduces democracy by taking power away from the voters.

That's admirable, but (and I don't mean this as an insult) idealistic. When option a is a corrupt guy from one side and option b is a corrupt guy from the other side, there has to be something more done. Maybe the easiest way to have some options -- real ones, not just the same guys in different suits-- is to at least accelerate the process. 

And it's still a choice for the people. By and large, the people keep voting in the same types. If that's what they prefer, there's that option. It still prevents one voice for being over represented, much like term limits for the POTUS.

As far as the knowledge vacuum, if they truly are civic minded they can still serve. They can run for other offices, serve appointments, etc.