The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

[Alex]

That's where I am (though for no reasons connected to the burnout issue). I'm pretty much universally opposed to term limits at any level. Obviously, this one is built into the constitution and isn't such a high priority to me that I'd campaign to change it but if given the opportunity I would vote to repeal the 22nd Amendment.

I feel pretty much the same way about all other "protect the electorate from themselves" eligibility rules for office. So I'd get rid of the age limit and citizenship as well. And for lesser office, residency requirements would also go away.

If the people of Wyoming collectively decide they want their senator to be a 15-year-old who lives in Vermont then why not let them live with their choice?

If a 29-year-old Brazilian can win election to President of the United States, then why not?

If the majority of the people (for the most part) decide that after Bush II, another nine terms of Bill Clinton would be appropriate, then I'm ok with that.