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:
Mestiva Ohr Torah High School, Forest Hills, New York
1st Moshe Greenspan 2nd Alan Lewis 3rd Yorah Brander
"And if the American public is too lazy to research their candidates,
let us prevent them from voting for the same incumbent for thirty years. In light of these
facts it is most just and democratic to limit the terms of those serving in the House of
Representatives to twelve year terms."
Unidentified Student, Mestiva Ohr Torah High School, Forest Hills, New York
"Few citizens evaluate representatives on their views or vote on
issues. Unfortunately, members of Congress are judged on how they serve their people,
their communications with the district, attendance records, small favors done over the
years, and unimportant matters."
Unidentified Student, Mestiva Ohr Torah High School, Forest Hills, New York