Were I able to sprinkle magic pixie dust on our laws, it would be to put into place Constitutional term limits for the United States House of Representatives and the Senate. No more than two terms, separate or combined (meaning no more than two terms, even if they are one in the Senate and one in the House).
If it is good enough for the President, it must be good enough for Congress.
The framers provided zero indication that a permanent political class was to be created, as the country was formed. Recently, Congressman Waxman announced his retirement, after 40 years in the House of representatives. This is shameful!
On both sides of the aisle, too many politicians, particularly in the the House, are in safe positions. The gerrymandering for congressional districts all but assure incumbent reelection, which is bad for the country. Beholden to the money machines that put them into power and keep them there, these elected officials are not serving the people, they are serving themselves.
Only with a Constitutional Amendment that provides for a two term limit can we begin to wrest control from the political class and return control to the people.
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