A little off topic, but it's time for term limits for our legislators.  No more than a total of 16 years combined Senate and House time - that's 2 terms as a senator and 2 terms as a representative.  Time to retire these career politicians early.  Constitutional amendment anyone? 

Career politicians are the most motivated to skirt the rules.  As their political power increases, the special interests lavish more attention (spelled 'money') on them.  They also learn where the best loopholes are.