(May 30,2021)
Amidst all the political turmoil of past few years a growing consensus has reasoned that the root of our problems can be traced to the absence of term limits for Federal level Congresspersons. The logic seems to be that, once elected, officials put all their energy into getting re-elected. To support that argument we see a major fund-raising campaign starting almost immediately after the election is over. And photo opps, media face time and marketing consultants are always sought after. Obviously the elected group opposes any attempt to limit their time in office. But the theory holds that prioritizing re-election over doing the job they were elected to do fails the people who voted for them in the first place. Both sides of this debate have valid points. And in the final analysis it comes down to a standard of character. A new broom may sweep better than an old broom but an old broom may know where the dirt is. The point: On-the-job experience is valuable in almost any situation; but failure to use that knowledge effectively and efficiently on behalf of your voter base renders it marginally worthless. The lesson: when you next vote, ask yourself “does this candidate work more for himself/herself or for my interests?” How many times did your Congressperson fail to vote during their last term? How many times did they vote against your preferences? Maybe the next time….
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