Term Limits

Speaking in this post about Congress...

Some people think that term limits for politicians occur every 2 or 6 years -- calling them "elections". If the American public was at all educated, these might suffice.

I have heard the argument that "experience counts" as regards politicians. That explains why so many scoundrels are re-elected so many times, spending decades in their positions. No wonder it feels as though we have a ruling class in America.

What 'experience' is required to be a politician...? In a representative republic, we are supposed to be represented by those who are like ourselves, be they farmers, mechanics, lawyers, shopkeepers, etc.

I would absolutely impose term limits on every elected federal office of no more than TWO terms for every elected official serving in every elected office (if it's good enough for the office of the President, it's good enough for a Senator and Representative - this is America, we're not supposed to have a ruling class.. see the 22nd Amendment).

It's not rocket science to be a legislator. There's no great body of knowledge that needs to be digested, no minimum educational requirements to be met, no special training needed. The job requires honesty, thoughtfulness, and the knowledge that you will be sent home at the end of your (maximum) two terms, where you will have to earn a living just as do your constituents - and where you will be bound by the legislation you helped to create or pass during your time in office.