>>>>> "M" == M W Blunier <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
M> On 27 Oct 1997, Manoj Srivastava wrote:
>> What problems are term limits supposed to solve, exactly?
M> They prevent the voters from re-electing someone that due to
M> his entrenchment in the system, has more power than a freshman
M> would have. Greedy and self serving voters vote for the
M> incumbant not because is better for the larger comunity, but
M> because he can use the power for the people that voted for
M> them.
What power does Bruce have that someone running against him wouldn't
have?
M> This is especially prevelant in US politics. For example, it
M> would be very difficult to beat Ted Kennedy in an election, as
M> he has enough power from the committees he chairs and the votes
M> he can trade with his other cronies that it would cost his
M> state a lot of money if he were replaced by someone else.
You just made a HUGE leap my friend. US Government and Debian are more
than a tad different. (Hey Bruce, I'll vote for you if you make sure
jobs get generated in my district from that Debian powered power plant
;-}).
M> Hopefully the members of the Debian board is not motivated by
M> self serving reasons, and are smarter that the typical
M> American.
Most Americans realize they all ready have term limits. They are
called elections. When it comes to US positions, sure the Incumbents
have an advantage due to the money and influence they can shift around
during election time. You have a pretty weak argument if you are
saying this applies to Debian like it does in the US Government.
This is not a yes or no on Ted Kennedy, but if he was doing that bad
of a job wouldn't he have been out of office a long time ago? To buy
your argument, the Republicans would have to be under-funded and never
have been in a position of power during Ted's office. Think about it.
Sorry for being off-topic, but I couldn't help it. Bruce has done a
hell of a job and is now getting smashed on the Net for doing so. Look
at your screen and decide if you want to be reaping the benefits of
Bruce and all the other Debian developers or Bill Gates's "work". If
you want term limits, think about Bill, not Bruce.
Glenn
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