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: Tom Osting
Iowa-Grant High School, Livingston, Wisconsin
1st Jenny Siedenburg
2nd Tracy Coyier
3rd Kent Kramer
"The whole idea that once a person is elected to the House that they
remain on the ballot to be reelected, or until someone beats them, is ridiculous. This
shows how voters can be unwise and continue voting for a certain person just because they
recognize the name or enjoy the privileges that come with their certain representative.
All people, no matter if they are rich or not, should have a fair chance in beating an
incumbent. Limiting the terms would accomplish exactly that."
Unidentified Student, Iowa-Grant High School, Livingston, Wisconsin
"I feel the terms shouldn't be limited to only 2 or 4 terms. Repre-
sentatives do need to acquire some experience in Congress, and 4 or 8 years isn't long
enouogh for that. But I don't think that they should be there for 25 and 30 years. I think
20 years or 10 terms is sufficient time for the representatives to acquire the knowledge
and experience they are seeking."
Unidentified Student, Iowa-Grant High School, Livingston, Wisconsin
"Many powerful businessmen are interested in politics and can buy or
influence votes. Once the man or woman is in that they want in, they can tell them how to
vote. This usually comes to the people with experience because they are more likely to get
re-elected. It ends up with the business world controlling the government."
Unidentified Student, Iowa-Grant High School, Livingston, Wisconsin
"Let the new generation with new ideas in and toss them arouond
awhile. They might actually be as good or better than the old ones!"
Unidentified Student, Iowa-Grant High School, Livingston, Wisconsin
"Many powerful businessmen are interested in politics and can buy or
influence votes. Once the man or woman is in that they want in, they can tell them how to
vote. This usually comes to the people with experience because they are more likely to get
re-elected. It ends up with the business world controlling the government."
Unidentified Student, Iowa-Grant High School, Livingston, Wisconsin
"Many powerful businessmen are interested in politics and can buy or
influence votes. Once the man or woman is is that they want in, they can tell them how to
vote. . .It ends up with the business world controlling the government."
Unidentified Student, Iowa-Grant High School, Livingston, Wisconsin