No Statesmen Around Here

There have been endless partisan, self-preservationist arguments against term limits (by those in office - and those related to people in office) that would make most people scream in pain with a migraine.

Here's the main point and the ONLY ISSUE:

LET THE VOTERS DECIDE THROUGH A REFERENDUM!

The big mistake by the board was actually voting on the issue.  It would have been smarter to "punt" and say,    "If it's such a good idea the voters will approve it.  If it's not, that's too bad.  But, let's put it in their hands because we, as elected officials, cannot vote to extend our terms in perpetuity."  Actually, that would have been applicable to someone with 'statesman' like qualities.

So, get ready because this weekend the petitions will be going out to all the neighborhood and block captains.

If two terms is good enough for George Washington, it's good enough the town board.