*[Enwl-eng] Congress needs term limits.

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                        Young people will disproportionately face the 
consequences of today's political decisions.









                        Congress Is Older Than Ever Before, and Its 
Demographics Don't Match Those of the US



                        Sign Now




                        The average age of a person living in the United 
States is about 39 years old. Yet the average age of a person serving in 
Congress is 58 years, almost two decades older. Nineteen members of Congress 
are over the age of 80.


                        This is especially alarming given that so many of 
the most important political issues of our time — including climate change — 
disproportionately impact young people. These groups of constituents deserve 
a seat at the table, and term limits could help with achieving that.

                        Other important legislative positions, such as state 
Governors and the President, have term limits. So why are Senators and 
Representatives uniquely exempt, allowed to be indefinitely re-elected?


                        The recent death of 90-year-old Senator Dianne 
Feinstein after repeated public displays of cognitive decline, as well as 
81-year-old Senator Mitch McConnell's several incidents of freezing — 
speechless and immobile — in front of the press bring our current system 
into question.

                        Young folks deserve a shot to govern, too. And no 
term limits for the Senate or House of Representatives make it much harder 
for new, young legislators to break into office. That's because incumbents 
are overwhelmingly likely to be re-elected, even if they are not very 
popular or do not have a high approval rating.



                        Sign now if you believe that the U.S. government 
should be more representative, and that Congress should have term limits!




                 Thank you,

                        Miranda

                        Care2 Petitions Team



                        P.S. Incumbent politicians shouldn't have a monopoly 
on power. We need term limits now. Sign the petition.

                             Sign Now









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From: Miranda B., Care2 Action Alerts
Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2023 7:04 PM
Subject: Congress needs term limits.

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