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:
Hoosac High School, Hoosac, Massachusetts
1st Darienne Hosley 
2nd Kate Mulenski 
3rd Andres Ferrero
"Some of the representatives who are in the House for a long time are
known as conservatives. A conservative is someone who keeps the governmental ideas as they
were, not making any changes. . .the people who voted him into office often wonder why
they voted for him in the first place. After a while people wonder when there will be any
change. When there are changes that are wanted by the people, a conservative is the last
person ytou would want in office. So in the next election, to no one's surprise, a liberal
would most likely be voted in. A liberal is the type of person who wants a change in the
previous conservative ideas. As long as the people are happy with the changes he makes,
that person will be in office for awhile. A conservative is content with a good
government, while a liberal will try to make a good government into a great one."
Unidentified Student, Hoosac High School, Hoosac, Massachusetts
"The incumbent feels the pressure of his colleagues. A person fresh
to Congress feels the pressure to do what's best for the people he represents. The
formalities of politics are yet to be learned; in the meantime, there is the freedom
inexperience can offer. We need Representatives who haven't been shaped by habits. A fresh
perspective on current issues can be the key to creative solutions to problems. Vitality
in the House lends vitality to the government."
Unidentified Student, Hoosac High School, Hoosac, Massachusetts
"I don't think there should be any of this life term stuff because
the representative becomes like food that has been in the refrigerator too long. It spoils
and is useless to everyone. So let us just keep the refrigerator stocked with fresh, new
ideas and keep our states running smoothly."
Unidentified Student, Hoosac High School, Hoosac, Massachusetts
"Many people are able to contribute small things that fit together to
form the complete picture of what America wants. No one can define it but by allowing each
person to contribute, the American ideal becomes more tangible."
Unidentified Student, Hoosac High School, Hoosac, Massachusetts