The time is coming, probably within 100 years, when people with enough money need not die. They might not enjoy living, but death will be optional. Imagine Ted Kennedy living on like a zombie, still in office in 2047. Multiply that by every Democrat now in office.
I think the best thing most successful politicians ever do for their constituents, is die. I am not advocating killing anybody, but just imagine Senator McCain still in office fifty years from now. If he ever was a Republican, he stopped being one at least 20 years ago.
The answer to this mess is, of course, term limits. But few politicians will vote to put themselves out of a job.
Here’s my humble solution: Write a congressional term-limit amendment such that current members are somehow protected from its effects. Maybe have the amendment kick in 10 or 15 years from now.
That’s distasteful. But it’s better than nothing.
Imagine Ted Kennedy living on like a zombie
Exhibit Two: Ginsburg.