Ryan backs term limits for congress

[maf763]

Originally Posted by Dale Cooper

You seem to be forgetting that the average voter votes by name recognition. Hence, the longer someone is around, the more name recognition they have. See: Kennedy. Most voters couldn't tell you how long a single term is, much less give you a description of 'term limits'.

I'm not forgetting that at all. I'm just opposed to setting up a nanny state to protect voters from themselves. That would be an extreme government overreach, in my estimation.

[gsoboi78]

Originally Posted by thecoalman

I'd agree as well.




Take humans out of the equation, use a computer to determine them based on natural and population boundaries.

I love that idea

[urbanlife78]

Originally Posted by squarian

This is the norm in every mature Western democracy. In Canada, Britain and Australia, for example, electoral boundaries are determined by non-partisan commissions. It is not only our constitution which is locked in a late-18th century time capsule in the United States.

I would love to see that, I would even be okay with 12 year term limits for Congress to allow Congressmen time to see legislation through.

I would also love to see electoral boundaries based off populations rather than partisan politics. Congress shouldn't be allowed to pick their district shapes, which would also make it harder to be reelected and bring back more accountability to Congress because elections would no longer be an easy win for a number of them.