Ratings of Congress in the Rassmussen Report are taking a dip. We don’t trust Congress. According to my studies, it is because people cannot relate to its multimillionaire members, they appear to benefit from inside information in the stock market, and they are able to give themselves raises and other benefits by simply enacting the necessary legislation. What hardworking, struggling American can appreciate that? However, I believe for most Americans, including myself, Congress is the least trusted branch due to the fact that they rarely agree with each other on important issues that will affect our daily lives. We question how opposing sides know what is best for this country, much less an individual, with each vowing that it is correct. Polarization creates mistrust which leaves room for little faith in our government.
In considering what the all the latest polls say, the government is extremely disconnected from ordinary people. Many people feel that our values are not cherished and our representatives seem so far removed from our lives. Again, I cannot state this enough-get involved and stay …show more content…
If the president is supposed to get something done in eight years, then Congress cannot use “not enough time” as an excuse. When politicians are more interested in doing what it takes to get re-elected than they are in doing what they think is right, the system has to change. Term limits would fix that. If we are so concerned with corrupt officials, why keep them in office for unlimited terms. Limiting congressional terms will open up the door for aspiring men and women with fresh ideas and views. The book states, “In many races, potential candidates may decide not to run because they fear that the incumbent simply has too much money or is too well liked or too well known.” By not supporting term limits, how many bright, young potential candidates slip through without ever being
In considering what the all the latest polls say, the government is extremely disconnected from ordinary people. Many people feel that our values are not cherished and our representatives seem so far removed from our lives. Again, I cannot state this enough-get involved and stay …show more content…
If the president is supposed to get something done in eight years, then Congress cannot use “not enough time” as an excuse. When politicians are more interested in doing what it takes to get re-elected than they are in doing what they think is right, the system has to change. Term limits would fix that. If we are so concerned with corrupt officials, why keep them in office for unlimited terms. Limiting congressional terms will open up the door for aspiring men and women with fresh ideas and views. The book states, “In many races, potential candidates may decide not to run because they fear that the incumbent simply has too much money or is too well liked or too well known.” By not supporting term limits, how many bright, young potential candidates slip through without ever being