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Time to limit terms

Sun., July 1, 2012

The June 23 letter (“Limit terms, negate cash”) from Judy Layton was right on! Far too much time, effort and money is spent on re-electing people for office. In order to get re-elected, the job is neglected.

How do we start the process of a six-year term limit for presidents and members of Congress?

Re-election should not be an option, even for good presidents. Too much compromising of integrity and principles takes place in order to get re-elected. Mandatory retirement for U.S. Supreme Court justices is also a good idea.

Candy Frankel

Spokane

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