Why we need change

Adam Clayton Powell represented Harlem N.Y. in Congress for many years. He was followed by Charlie Rangel. Both Representatives used their constituents to better their lifestyle and after all those years, most of the people of Harlem are no better off. They lived off their constituents with false promises and placed the blame for their plight on the Republicans, business, rich people and anyone else they could throw blame on while they lived a lifestyle most people could only dream about. We see the same with Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton. Promises, promises and more promises. Manipulating the black population while they enjoy a better lifestyle while claiming to be looking out for them. You would think with all the money pumped into the school system, job training and other programs, one would think their would be improvement. In any event, those so called leaders seem to have a different lifestyle than they had before they took on their roles. I don't mean to imply that they are ripping off their constituents or followers, but one has to wonder about the results of all those years with their involvement with these communities and citizens and the results or lack thereof. But that is why this upcoming election on November 2 is so important. To rid us of all those so called professional politicians that seem to think Congress is a job and they should remain in office until they decide to leave and how dare the voters think differently. The intent of the Founding Fathers was to serve you country in Congress for a few years and return home to your job as a merchant, farmer etc. We have too many in Congress that believe they are entitled to their jobs. We need term limits: 4 terms for House members and 2 terms for Senators with no pension benefits and a reduction in salary from $174,000 a year. We need the vote of 38 states to approve a constitutional amendment to become law. Congress can pass legislation, but the states must vote for the amendment. We must get back to "We the People" and not "We the Government". Thomas Jefferson stated "Power Corrupts" and we see that with our Congressional members. Even those who lost in the primaries are attempting to run for their office as independents even though they were rejected by the voters. "How dare they vote me out of office".