We need to fix the holes in our current system before switching to a completely different system or throwing it out entirely...
Therein lies the rub. So long as either side benefits from the status quo, they won't want it changed. Same thing goes for term limits for congress. I've been in favor of that since I reached voting age - after all, if the president is limited to two-and-out, then why the hell should we get lifetime politicians in the House and Senate? But because they're the ones that can change the rule, they won't ever do it. Our founding fathers never intended for someone to spend 50+ years occupying a seat in government, but here we are today with things the way they are.
Therein lies the rub. So long as either side benefits from the status quo, they won't want it changed. Same thing goes for term limits for congress. I've been in favor of that since I reached voting age - after all, if the president is limited to two-and-out, then why the hell should we get lifetime politicians in the House and Senate? But because they're the ones that can change the rule, they won't ever do it. Our founding fathers never intended for someone to spend 50+ years occupying a seat in government, but here we are today with things the way they are.