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Old 07-27-2012, 12:20 AM   #15
Skootenbeeten
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Originally Posted by Slava View Post
Ya, true. I do agree that the pensions are too high, but there is an argument to be made for a high pension here as well. We want good people running for office and paying a good wage and good benefits helps make that happen.
No having good people run is what makes it happen, not having people whose sole interest is making a pile of cash and having the ability to make even more cash. Someone who wants to truly make a difference will run no matter the wage, like teachers for example. Teachers tend to make #### wages but most love their jobs and do it well. The only incentive a politician has is not doing anything risky so the gravy train runs out.

Canada like many countries is very top heavy.
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