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  Would you support a constitutional amendment limiting presidents to one term? (search mode)
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Question: Would you support a constitutional amendment limiting presidents to one term?
#1
(R) Yes
 
#2
(R) No
 
#3
(D) Yes
 
#4
(D) No
 
#5
(O) Yes
 
#6
(O) No
 
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Total Voters: 35

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Alcon
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« on: April 29, 2006, 11:15:08 PM »

I think people should have the right to vote for whomever it is they want to vote for.  I oppose any term limits.
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Alcon
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« Reply #1 on: April 29, 2006, 11:45:13 PM »

I think people should have the right to vote for whomever it is they want to vote for.  I oppose any term limits.

Why?

Because I do not think that obstructing government is the way to reduce government.  It seems backhanded.
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Alcon
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« Reply #2 on: April 29, 2006, 11:52:21 PM »

I think people should have the right to vote for whomever it is they want to vote for.  I oppose any term limits.

Why?

Because I do not think that obstructing government is the way to reduce government.  It seems backhanded.

What do you think the separation of powers is for?

I'll say that your knowledge in this area kicks the crap out of my knowledge, but I would assume the primary justification for seperation of powers is to prevent corruption.  On the other hand, not everyone agrees that government size should be reduced.

Feel free to call me an idiot, since I really should know more about this stuff.
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Alcon
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« Reply #3 on: May 01, 2006, 07:43:54 PM »

Philip, alternatively this would mean presidents would be able to do whatever they want without fear of re-election.  Imagine a liberal Democrat with a strongly Democratic senate.  Do you trust the American public that much?
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