Senate House Supreme Court Constitution

Mayors aren’t immune from it. Even Presidents and Governors can’t escape it. Yet, for unique exceptions of members of the Senate, House, and Supreme Court, Constitution their special US Constitutional guidelines offer a reprieve. So, just what is “it”? Term Limits. Here at www.justsaynoemore.com we will explain.

Ever wonder why some Federal Legislators seem to remain in their elected positions for decades, even if under scrutiny by the law for shady behaviors? Better yet, ever wonder how that affects individual Americans—or democracy? Consider these points:

Popularity

Federal Legislators who coast by election after election aren’t necessarily the popular choice. In an overwhelming percentage, almost 90% of incumbents are re-elected. Why? Our election system inherently favors incumbents over lesser-known candidates. When pressed, most voters will choose a name they know over one they don’t—regardless of political affiliation. And the offspring with the same last name and a terrific fundraising system all in place, already has a built-in re-election edge, never dreamt of by Our Founding Fathers.

Privileges

The term “Freshman Senator” exists for a reason: New Legislators tend to have fewer privileges than the “DC Old Timers,” who carry these privileges back to their own constituency through pork barrel projects, which are mostly unnecessary, ineffective, and a waste of public tax funds and resources. Tired of how a high-ranking Senator or House member in another state is voting? It’s just tough luck for the residents of the other 49 States in America to be saddled in DC with Representatives that are too old, too bigoted or too corrupt to serve properly any longer than a set term limit. Chances are that DC Legislators will use their power to the advantage of their own Constituents as long as they choose—with no term limits to stop them, against the health of our entire Nation as these are our Federal (National) Representatives, who are elected to work as a team for the political health of the entire USA and the forward progress of Democracy for all Americans, not their personal egos and family financial security.

Democracy

Incumbents who remain in office become almost a “political elite,” keeping other worthy candidates from running for office, because of the lack of term limits.

The drawbacks of endless political terms for legislators are clear and a reality in America today. What about Supreme Court Justices? Unlike State Legislators, Justices don’t face recurring elections. Once a Justice is approved, he or she is guaranteed the position until resignation, retirement, impeachment, or death. Barring a call to ratify and amend constitution guidelines, they will enjoy the effects of limitless terms, when the original idea of being a US Supreme Court Justice used to be a honor, not a means to enrich yourself for life, via the American taxpayer.

Considering the long-reaching effects of Justices, any factor that limits their judicial independence (impartiality) should be weighed heavily. Some examples are:

Ideology

Presidents choose Justices who share the same ideologies as they do. Justices typically remain in office long after their appointing Presidents leave office—keeping potentially outdated or misguided ideologies in play, causing America to lag further behind faster developing nations.

Age

Justices typically serve an average of over 25 years—often until their 80’s. This can leave them out of touch with issues of a much younger generation.

Imbalanced Vacancies

With no vacancies opening in the Supreme Court for as long as eleven years, Justices are often left unchecked and unbalanced.

Obviously, for members of the Senate, House, and Supreme Court, Constitution guidelines allow “term immunity.” The American public, however, is not immune to the pitfalls of limitless terms. Interested in learning how to ratify and amend Constitution changes? Contact www.justsaynoemore.com to volunteer to help in this historical movement.