Am I the Only One Who Has Trouble Stomaching This?

September 23, 2004 10:54 AM from

"Congress: Rank-and-File Members' Salary
The current salary for rank-and-file members of the House and Senate is $158,100 per year." Link

"Since 1997, Congress has raised its own pay five times for a total $21,000 increase. That's nearly twice what a minimum-wage employee makes working 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year. The minimum wage, in real terms, is worth 24.5 percent less than 24 years ago. And it's $4,300 below the official poverty line for a family of three." Christian Science Monitor Sept. 2003

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Reply #1 September 23, 2004 11:16 AM from

JoeUser Forums Top

Nope....It sickens me too! They seem to forget that tax revenue is in short supply nowadays.

Reply #2 September 23, 2004 11:34 AM from

JoeUser Forums Top

Very good point. You got an, insightful, from me.

I am aware of this kind of behavior from our elected officials.
Should you wish to learn more, please read my article,
"Something Else To Consider."
This will surely turn your tummy.

Good article.

Reply #3 September 23, 2004 2:06 PM from

JoeUser Forums Top

I've always thought it was funny that anyone could vote to give themselves a raise. Could you imagine what would happen if a bunch of cashiers walked into Wal-Mart and told the powers that be that they had to give them raises because they'd voted on it?

Reply #4 September 23, 2004 2:18 PM from

JoeUser Forums Top

So can I vote to lower my tuition? I like that idea.

Reply #5 September 23, 2004 4:29 PM from

JoeUser Forums Top

I can definately not stomach this--I'm headed towards a bucket to vomit right now.

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