1989-1990 Harry Singer Foundation National Essay Contest
Should Terms of Those Serving In The House of
Representatives Be Limited? Why, How or Why Not?
Teacher: Jeff Herzberg
Remson-Union High School, Remson, Iowa
1st Juliet Haverhals
2nd Bobbi Sanow 
3rd Robby Castle
"If the representative knows he could get re-elected, he will be more
apt to do his job."
Unidentified Student, Remson-Union High School, Remson, Iowa
"I think the younger generation is more willing to work, and they
seem to get things done quicker than they are now. And they will have a bigger concern for
our government and our people. The younger gener- ation will have more and new ideas.
Maybe more kids ages 18-24 would vote if they could identify with the candidates."
Unidentified Student, Remson-Union High School, Remson, Iowa
"The subject of experience is another reason for unlimited terms.
Experience in any field is a valuable assist when used right. A House member may be unable
to attain his desired goals his first few terms because of inexperience. With age or
length of service he might figure out some of the tricks that it takes to get a bvill that
represents his constituents' ideas passed. A senior member also gives the House stability
when it re-convenes after an election."
Unidentified Student, Remson-Union High School, Remson, Iowa
"America has a great supply of citizens who would be of great public
service, but most members run unopposed or are so well financed by special-interest groups
and wealthy individuals that other citizens hardly have a chance."
Unidentified Student, Remson-Union High School, Remson, Iowa
"The majority of the people's beliefs are conveyed, not everyone's
are, and there are always those who want change. Maybve if Congressmen were changed more
often, a larger number of people would be contented and their convictions expressed."
Unidentified Student, Remson-Union High School, Remson, Iowa