Retiring House Republican says $174,000 isn't enough money for members of Congress: 'Most of us don't have wealth' - eviltoast
He's not alone: AOC and others have argued lawmakers should be paid more in order to protect against corruption and make the job more accessible.

He’s not alone: AOC and others have argued lawmakers should be paid more in order to protect against corruption and make the job more accessible.

  • qarbone@lemmy.worldEnglish
    7·
    10 months ago

    Or…instead…why not just have a residence building in DC for various representatives? Why are they furnishing their own spaces? Just give them a dorm room for their term and have them clear out when they are voted out or reach term limits.

    • merc@sh.itjust.works
      1·
      10 months ago

      Do you want good representatives who are unlikely to be bribed? Or do you want desperate people who live miserable lives and would jump at the chance at some money?

      • qarbone@lemmy.worldEnglish
        11·
        10 months ago

        Did you reply to the wrong person?

        If they would become corrupt because they have to live in a dorm room when traveling for work, then they shouldn’t be given any power at all.