The New York City Council overriding the term-limits law that voters approved twice—reportedly so the mayor can run for a third term, with a quid pro quo letting council members also run again—is a large 'bug' in the representative system, overriding the clearly expressed will of voters simply because they can.

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Speaker

Clay Shirky

Evidence Quote

I voted against term limits I don't even think they're a particularly good idea but I like democracy a lot

Source

Clay Shirky on Coase, Collaboration and Here Comes Everybody 10/20/2008EconTalk
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