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celestialife · 11-06-2009, 01:23 AM

An interesting email came across my desk the other day. The jist of it was that Americans should elect officials to Congress who have never served before and not re-elect any individuals who have held positions as Representatives or Senators in the past. The reason for this, as it was stated in the email, was that we need a fresh start, new perspectives and new representation in Congress. A little history - elected officials were never supposed to be lifetime politicians. Being elected to office was originally meant to be a part-time job, so to speak. So my question would be to the members of the forum: do you think it would be a good idea to get rid of all the incumbent congress-people? Should being a state Representative or a Senator be a part time job? Your thoughts would be great!!!

11-06-2009, 01:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
celestialife Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 82	Outcumbents An interesting email came across my desk the other day. The jist of it was that Americans should elect officials to Congress who have never served before and not re-elect any individuals who have held positions as Representatives or Senators in the past. The reason for this, as it was stated in the email, was that we need a fresh start, new perspectives and new representation in Congress. A little history - elected officials were never supposed to be lifetime politicians. Being elected to office was originally meant to be a part-time job, so to speak. So my question would be to the members of the forum: do you think it would be a good idea to get rid of all the incumbent congress-people? Should being a state Representative or a Senator be a part time job? Your thoughts would be great!!!