Constitutional Convention Term
Limits
For Americans who think the term “Constitutional
Convention” refers merely to that Great Event on September 17, 1787 that
allowed the United States of America to form its own separate and independent
Government, let www.justsaynoemore.com make
you think again. 
During a pivotal moment in American history centuries ago, our Founding Fathers
were wise enough to know that times change—and our Constitution would one
day need amending. Thus, they gave American citizens and Congress the ability
to call for and form their own Conventions to mold the U.S. Constitution to fit
the needs of future generations. This is the true “Living Document” legacy
of our forefathers, dating back to the Magna Charta.
Clearly, every American (and also the most articulate drafters of one of the
greatest documents in the world) realized that even the best terms have limits.
And, our Founding Fathers could never have imagined life spans of 70 years
old being a norm, with the advances of extending human life since 1787.
On February 27, 1951 the greatest American document’s power was fractured
and the balance of powers so carefully crafted was ruined. The 22 nd Amendment,
limiting Presidential terms, was passed, thus upsetting the critical “balance
of powers” of our Constitution. Thankfully, the 22 nd Amendment is the
citizen’s proof that term limits for U.S. Senate, U.S. Representatives,
and SCOTUS is possible through a Constitutional Convention and States’ Ratification.
Unfortunately, shortsighted 1951 American lawmakers did not also set term limits
for US Senate, US House, and SCOTUS, so now Americans in 2006 must NOW restore
the original Balance of Powers envisioned by our Founders.
How ironic, then, that term limits for U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representative
members—as well as U.S. Supreme Court Justices—have become such a
hot-button issue it the past few decades. With the First Amendment of the US
Constitution guaranteeing the Constitutional right of Americans to form a constitutional
citizen petition to seek redress (grievances) of governmental regresses (i.e.,
phased-in term limits), in 2006 Americans are also guaranteed the right to mold
their Government to their needs via Article V of the United States Constitution
to Petition for Constitutional Change. So why allow current politicians and lawmakers
to stagnate when the Living Document that guides their very existence defends
Our Right to Demand Change and Expect Effective Federal Representation?
For those not concerned with imposing term limits on Senate, House, and Supreme
Court members, consider the following:
- Lifelong politicians are now allowed to represent lobbyists based in DC more
than voters back home because of no limits to their power to stay in DC.
- Term limits for legislators would allow a greater variety in the House and
Senate, rather than a lifelong office just for the elite. What history proves
is that Our Founding Fathers had this in mind: an average American citizen serving
for a few short years, then returning home to enjoy their Guaranteed American
Freedoms.
- Since 1970, average Supreme Court Justice tenure has risen from approximately
15 years to over 25 years.
- Until 2006, no new Justice had joined the Supreme Court in over ten years.
Members of the first Constitutional Convention never planned on turning over
the fate of their new, democratic country to the hands of a few select individuals
who would not rely on popular opinion (or the still-to-be invented Corporation
and Lobbyists) to guide them. The time for another American Constitutional Convention
has arrived. Through a constitutional citizen petition, Americans can demand
that their leaders remain as fluid and relevant as their Constitution. Visit www.justsaynoemore.com for
more information on how you can volunteer in this historic Call to Arms of Americans
for phased-in term limits for US Senate, US House and SCOTUS.
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