Originally posted by Lynn S. M.:
I am in favour of term limits,...I wish they would be extended to the Hill, as well.
I've been thinking a little askew on this. I don't have a problem with someone serving for any length of time but I agree with DC about the potential for abuse.
Congress was originally intended to be a part-time position. I think I'd like to see literal "term limits" for Congress--that is, limit the number of days they can be in session. Say, Congress can only be in session 100 days. Or mandate a minimum amount of time they must be in their district, meeting with their constituents. Combine that with a mandatory sunset clause on all appropriations, spending and entitlement bills and we'd be getting somewhere.
