by Long Island Attorney Paul A. Lauto, Esq.
The promulgated need for political term limits has perhaps never been more evident than it is today. In particular is the professed need for gubernatorial term limits in the state of New York. In fact, New York State is one of only 14 states that have failed to place term limits on their governor. As Cuomo is now in his third term as governor with a reported burning desire for a fourth term, people are reminded of New York's first Governor George Clinton. Clinton reigned as New York State's governor over seven terms and turned his governorship into a career of almost 21 years.
Many people believe that eight years or two terms is more than enough for any governor and that for any one person to hold office as the head of a state for any longer would only breed contempt. Cuomo's opponents argue that his third term so far is clear evidence of that belief, by effectively working New York's legislative body like a political puppeteer. Further, that Cuomo has used the state legislature to advance his own personal agenda stripping residents of their free exercise of religion, rendering late term abortion legal, offering up free health care and education to unlawful immigrants, making it legal for illegals to drive and turning New York into a very dangerous catch and release state as a result of a failed "bail reform."
Cuomo's proponents argue that his prolonged tenure is necessary in order to reform New York State, so that it more effectively combines civil liberty and equality to represent social justice in a more progressive fashion. Further, that all people are entitled to health care and education as a right regardless of immigration status.
Notwithstanding political affiliations or tendencies, it appears that the majority of the American people are in favor of term limits. In fact, the people that are most against term limits are the politicians themselves. Unfortunately, the likelihood of the politicians we elected passing a definitive term limit law that will effectively put themselves out of work, is slim to none. It's like inviting a starving person to a buffet and then asking them to leave voluntarily before they begin eating. Perhaps the best way to counter the ramifications of not having term limits is to put partisanship aside and vote any politician who has exceeded two term limits or eight years out of office. It is time to take matters into our own hands and put an end to career politicians, as the fox cannot be trusted to guard the hen house.
Long Island Lawyer
Paul A. Lauto, Esq.
www.liattorney.com
The promulgated need for political term limits has perhaps never been more evident than it is today. In particular is the professed need for gubernatorial term limits in the state of New York. In fact, New York State is one of only 14 states that have failed to place term limits on their governor. As Cuomo is now in his third term as governor with a reported burning desire for a fourth term, people are reminded of New York's first Governor George Clinton. Clinton reigned as New York State's governor over seven terms and turned his governorship into a career of almost 21 years.
Many people believe that eight years or two terms is more than enough for any governor and that for any one person to hold office as the head of a state for any longer would only breed contempt. Cuomo's opponents argue that his third term so far is clear evidence of that belief, by effectively working New York's legislative body like a political puppeteer. Further, that Cuomo has used the state legislature to advance his own personal agenda stripping residents of their free exercise of religion, rendering late term abortion legal, offering up free health care and education to unlawful immigrants, making it legal for illegals to drive and turning New York into a very dangerous catch and release state as a result of a failed "bail reform."
Cuomo's proponents argue that his prolonged tenure is necessary in order to reform New York State, so that it more effectively combines civil liberty and equality to represent social justice in a more progressive fashion. Further, that all people are entitled to health care and education as a right regardless of immigration status.
Notwithstanding political affiliations or tendencies, it appears that the majority of the American people are in favor of term limits. In fact, the people that are most against term limits are the politicians themselves. Unfortunately, the likelihood of the politicians we elected passing a definitive term limit law that will effectively put themselves out of work, is slim to none. It's like inviting a starving person to a buffet and then asking them to leave voluntarily before they begin eating. Perhaps the best way to counter the ramifications of not having term limits is to put partisanship aside and vote any politician who has exceeded two term limits or eight years out of office. It is time to take matters into our own hands and put an end to career politicians, as the fox cannot be trusted to guard the hen house.
Long Island Lawyer
Paul A. Lauto, Esq.
www.liattorney.com
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