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Originally Posted by bns  That's just nuts. They get enough money that the people who really want to change things aren't discouraged from running. But I don't think the problem is that they're paid too much in salary; it's the kick-backs and bribes that are the real problem. |
I would add to this the pospects of future employment. I also think many of these more temporary officials are corporate lawyers looking to sway legislation for lobbyists. I'm not so convinced pay is either a problem or a benefit in most cases.