Congressional shenanigans argument for term limits
I've changed my point of view concerning the shenanigans unfolding in Washington. If years ago the country had adopted term limits for Congress, we wouldn't be in this pickle today.
We should limit senators to three terms and members of the House to five, two-year terms. They'd also be too busy seeking re-election -- or another job -- to snarl the works with a shutdown. We have limits on the president so why not Congress? You wouldn't have so many of them listed as millionaires, either.
It's ironic that members of Congress took time after the shooting incident to thank members of the Capitol Police for protecting them. They weren't being paid, but members of Congress were. Talk about hypocrites.
I suspect John Boehner is ready to make a deal with the administration. The tip-off was his statement that he wouldn't let the country default, meaning there will be action on the debt limit. It's obvious that he hasn't been able to work on his George Hamilton tan -- no time for the tanning booth.
Women have played a role in local politics since the days of Elsie Hill, a constant fighter for women's rights. Then we had Jennie Cave, the city's first and only female mayor.
But one woman who stood out in the local scene has passed away. We refer to Sally Bolster, who began as a member of the Common Council, eventually serving as its president. She followed that with service as a state representative.
During her service as a member of the School Building Committee, she had a part in construction of 11 schools. She also worked as assistant for community affairs for 4th District Congressman Stewart B. McKinney. At one point, the Republican Party nominated her for secretary of the state If there was a local committee created to accomplish a worthy local goal, you could bet Sally Bolster was on it.
She was a fighter for the causes she believed in and was so outspoken that some of her foes referred to her as Sally Bluster.
This tall Texan has left her mark on her adopted hometown.
John P. Reilly is editor emeritus of The Hour.