A Constitutional amendment limiting the terms of elected officials does nothing to protect the public. Instead, it severely limits the choices available to them. My opposition stems from three major areas. First, term limits represent an additional obstacle to women and minorities serving in Congress. Women and minorities have only in recent years begun to find a collective voice through their slowly-growing numbers.
Men have a history of legislative experience.
However, as women are coming into power, the majority would change the rules to tell women that their opportunities to make a contribution are limited and restricted. Second, I oppose term limits because the real winners are the lobbyists and special interests. This majority has fought real campaign finance reform and prevented the public from open and fair debate on many compelling issues of our time. Term limits is yet another way to give a stronger voice to special interests while weakening the public interest. Third, I oppose term limits from a global perspective.