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In reply to the discussion: Term limits: another way to kill off the government [View all]VarryOn
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We have minimum age limits, so discrimination on age already happens against younger folks.
I could go for 75 years as the maximum. Right now, there are 10 Senators over 75. There are between 70 and 75, meaning 25 Senators are 70 or older. I'm guessing that once they get to DC, they don't want to leave. The power and prestige nice, and they aren't exactly the hardest jobs in the world.
My main complaint is Congressional leadership tends to hang on their position for years and years, and young, fresh talent have no real potential for leadership. Just look at the top leadership (e.g. party leaders, committee chairmanship, Speaker, etc.) in Congress. You have to serve several terms before getting a chance to lead. And by then, chances are you're jaded, cynical, wiley, and tired).