(From Kathy, a concerned citizen)
As just one of the topics, we need to discuss the ability of congresspersons who have been convicted of a crime and are still allowed to receive the congressional pension. The subject of congressional pensions is a sore spot with me because congress was meant to be of the people, not a career in and of itself. Since they could not pass a bill to prevent their pals from receiving pensions after conviction, maybe we need as states to do it one at a time and get the message across to these people. Public service is great, but I really feel that they should not be getting greater benefits, and in most cases, MUCH greater benefits, than the people they represent. It immediately puts congressmen “out of touch” with the average person.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Corruption: Congressional Pensions
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The very idea that members of Congress can go about their business of serving the American people, millions of whom are uninsured, while they themselves are covered is absurd. The disconnect is astonishing. Why is it that those who we rely on to help our families, neighbors and friends live decent lives with a reliable government to back them up simply do not pull through for us. Our government is indeed very crippled and needs serious aid....the first way to help is refusing to allow our reps. to get away with thier votes on issues like corruption and congressional pensions that help themselves even though they are doing nothing for their constituents.
Thats really awful how congressmen have coverage and the regular working person does not.
The problem is that they vote for their own pay raises and the average American has no real say about what happens on the Hill. If the Military tought me one thing it was Country before Self. I wish the powers that be had that same mind set.
This horrendous discrepancy between elected officials and the citizens they represent allows for a heavy relationship barrier. How are the people supposed to trust those they elect if they are not looking out for the best interest of those who elected them in the first place?
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