Supporters quote Continental Congress member Thomas Jefferson who in 1776 warned of the dangers if representatives remained in office too long and suggested a proposed limit to congressional tenure. Jefferson stated “to prevent every danger which might arise to American freedom by continuing too long in office the members of the Continental Congress… shall not have served in that office longer than two years” (Jefferson). I have identified three main pros that term limit supporters rely on to defend their position, yet they tend to overlook the cons that occur with term limits in …show more content…
Expertise and experience in government has become proportionately more valuable and can be better that a fresh perspective. In addition, term limits may prevent the best person for the job from being elected. Voters who believe extended incumbency undermines our democratic system free to vote against their particular incumbents. Denying other voters the right to choose a particular candidate whom they have chosen many times before is inherently unjust. Our system of representative democracy rests on citizens choosing the legislatures that they believe are the best choose despite how many years that they have served in