Friday, July 18, 2008

Reelection

A number of panistas have proposed to allow reelection of legislators, which is presently outlawed at every level. Non-reelection is a hallowed principle in Mexico (it even makes an appearance in the national anthem), but it's outlived its usefulness. Whereas previously the prohibition helped prevent dictatorships and bring the Mexican Revolution to a definitive end, now it makes governors, deputies, and senators beholden to party leaders for their next job, not to their constituents. 

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