Until not long ago, politics was about serving one’s people.

Americans chipped in out of passion for U.S. ideals and a real calling to serve the community. The work wasn’t easy, politicians didn’t make much money, and most were anxious to return to their real profession after a term or two.

Jefferson argued that Congressional term limits were needed “to prevent every danger which might arise to American freedom by one continuing too long in office as members of the Continental Congress…”