10 Reasons We Absolutely Need Term Limits for all Elected Officials
It is said that the ancient Greeks perfected the concept of democracy. Today, the United States of America uses a variation on this system called known as a “representative democracy.” In a representative democracy, the citizens have a choice in determining who will speak for them as an elected official. In a true democracy, the citizens have a say in every decision made by the government. Because the daily governance of the country is so complex, every citizen cannot have a say in each decision. Imagine being called to
vote for the purchase of every hammer, nail or simply to pay the heating bill of government buildings each month. This could never work in a large, modern nation. Therefore representatives must be chosen to work for the common good.Unfortunately, many elected officials can obtain too much power or authority over time making their representation of the citizens less representative. No one person should have too much power and for too long. It is far too easy for elected officials to become out-of-touch with their constituency. With that said, the concept of term limits minimizes the amount of power any one person can gain over a period of time. It ensures that a new voice can be heard when representing populations to keep the views and wishes of the people new and fresh. Here are the ten best reasons why we must absolutely have term limits for every elected office.10No Specific Political Party Can Keep Control Indefinitely
Term limits prevent any one party from controlling indefinitely
9Fewer Career Politicians
Term limits get rid of career politicians
8Less Corruption
Term limits cut corruption
7More Opportunities For Leadership in Communities
Term limits provide leadership opportunties to many
6More Options For Voters
Term limits provide options
5Extended Term Limits Provide Experience
Term limits even if extended should be short
4Term Limits Provide For Less Corporate Influence
Corporate interests cannot become as entrenched when term limits are in place
3Protection From Indefinite Corporate Influence
Terms limits protect from PAC influence
2Less Opportunity to Outlast Usefulness
Politicians shouldn’t be like an old computer. Who wants an obsolete model in Congress
1It Was Good Enough For the Ancient Greeks and Romans!
Term limits were good enough for ancient rome
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