If public office is public service the why do rich politicians draw a salary?
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Well, it isn't public slavery, ya know.  Why should we make it even harder to elect ordinary people by not compensating them for their work?
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I think it will have the exact opposite effect that you want.\n\nHow many of us can afford to volunteer full time? That being the case, only the very rich and the very corrupt can afford to take public office.\n\nThe very rich can afford the time, but it basically sets us up as an Aristocracy. Rich families will become more powerful, because they can afford to work for free.\n\nMore often, people will volunteer, then use their influence to get bribed. Since these "volunteers" would be writing laws, you can bet that gifts and donations would become legal. After all, "we've got to eat"\n\nI think it's wonderful when people feel a genuine call to public service. I don't begrudge them being paid for the work they do.
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The high salaries for players give specially talented individuals an opportunity to generate an income large enough to help entire communities if they are so inclined. many players give a tremendous amount of money to underprivileged communities. \nConversely, some players are treated as a commodity themselves. This gives them a warped sense of materialism. Playing only for the dollar, and believing the money makes them special.
105157
The annual salary of each Representative is $162,100. The Speaker of the House and the Majority and Minority Leaders earn higher salaries. By comparison, Senators earn the same as Representatives, cabinet members $180,100, and the President of the United States $400,000.
871510
Don't forget that politicians are professional liars, a honest person never run for public office, politician are deceivers, if they say this is red you can bet your life that in fact is blue, that is the reason they run, they spend millions on the election but they know they are going to get that back ten times and more..☺
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Because our PROGRESSIVE loser Gov't leaders are more interested in being a part of a ONE WORLD GOVERNMENT than in representing their constituents (US TAXPAYERS) which is why and by whom they were elected and are receiving paychecks. LLLLLOOOOOSSSSSEEERR JJEERRRRKKKKSSSSS!
1065402
As president, you're right, he doesn't get paid a whole lot, it is public service. But he comes from an extremely wealthy, oil tycoon family- look that up.
69890
The government provides protection and services (think highways, police, etc) that contribute to our ability to earn money. It can generally be assumed that people earning money in this country are benefitting from these services, and thus taxes are levied upon them.
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this is so because of their rich past of havinfg great leaders  who did their duty of kingship to excellence . the present prime minister shave to play the role of their great leaders .also the public are more aware in politics than other part of world
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The bottom line is that politicians get paid far too much - those muppets in the Scottish Parliament are on more than £40k per year - for what exactly?\n\nThe salaries should be lower and there should be no benefits. They should be working on salaries similar to the rest of us. Fair enough, cabinet ministers have a degree of responsibility, but they still don't deserve circa-6 figure salaries - I think £50k is plenty for a cabinet minister and £30k for a regular MP.\n\nI like the idea of a body to determine salaries, that would even things up, and cut government expenditure.
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unfortunately, this is true for most people; even those who are doing seemingly good things (working for a charity, helping oversees, etc) are in for some sort of financial reason.  famous people who donate money to charity or help in a 3rd world country can not only get more publicity, which boosts their salaries, but they get major tax breaks for this sort of thing.
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To get ahead in life or for the money.  The police are exposed to Rich criminals everyday. They see the flaws and mistakes the criminals make and believe that they have the inside track to succeed in the game.
1013310
Maybe the answer to your question is that all the honest people who would do a very good job don't have the funds to run for any political office.\nThe ones with the money have more then likely bought their way up the political ladder and with so much money to back them they also can't be trusted but are still in office.\nIf and when you ever do find this person that you are looking for please let me know so I can join in on trying to get him/her elected, okay.\nPersonally this task may take you into the 22nd century and beyond but good luck in your search anyway.
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For some corporate and private practice lawyers the prospect of money--and lots of it--is enough to overcome the tedium. These lawyers can easily pull in hefty six figure salaries averaging between $100,000 and $300,000 annually. But some reject the money and choose to use their law background in other ways. Some lawyers edit law books or teach in law schools. Others use their law skills as a stepping stone to public office. Some lawyers serve as elected or appointed public officials, including district attorney, public prosecutor, and judge. Others seek elected office as state or national legislators. At the highest levels, cabinet officers, heads of government agencies, and even the president of the United States are all frequently drawn from the ranks of successful law practitioners.
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1. It is too bloated. Many are hired not because their work is necessary but purely for political reasons such as gratitude.\n\n2. Inefficiency. Government pay is not competitive with pay in private employment; hence, there is no incentive to work at your most efficient.\n\n3. Corruption. Because of the small pay, many are tempted to commit petty graft by stealing a ream of paper, or other such office supplies. The higher the office, of course, the greater the corruption.
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Why doesn't your rich neighbor give you money....just because...??\nWhy doesn't the government take from those according to their ability and give to those according to their need? The answer is because that is communism.
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So that the government can pay for public safty, trash collection, Education, and other social services. Those may include special prosecuters for political officials, National Defense, Food and Drug Admistration, etc etc.