The phrase “drain the swamp” is a euphemism that has recently cemented itself in American culture. The phrase is a manifestation of frustration toward career politicians who spend their lives in Washington, D.C., with little to show for it. Congress has become ineffective because it is the same people fighting the same ego battles, day in and day out.
One solution to an ineffective Congress is to impose term limits. This option is bipartisan and could lead to a more effective Congress with higher-quality results.
One might limit a U.S. senator to two total terms and a U.S. representative to five total terms. Twelve and 10 years, respectively, are more than enough to effectively legislate while serving country and party well.
If allowed to serve longer, elected officials forget what it means to be an average American. They begin to make decisions that serve self-interest instead of constituent interests. Those elected to represent the people begin to only represent a class of elected officials. With no restriction on federal elected service there will be no renewal of ideas in the halls of Congress. Term limits would enhance the democratic mechanism of the federal government.
