[Justa]

So you don’t think ppl who enter public service/government on a 120K salary and retire as multi-millionaires is suspect?

I think it’s a huge issue. Like #1, above everything else.

If you have unexplained wealth in government it’s considered defacto evidence of corruption, bribery, racketeering or foreign influence. Good luck gaining or keeping a security clearance.

Corruption is rampant in developing states and counties. Why are Floridians paying higher property taxes and insurance? When the counties are adding +20% homes every year the property taxes should not be going up 30%. Public levees should reduce with growth.

[ProtectOurFreedom]

Of course it’s suspect. In fact, it’s prima facie evidence of massive corruption, not just suspicion.

I’ve seen it in our small town on the San Francisco peninsula. The developers got control of the city council and transformed the town from a sleepy little backwater into a mini-Manhattan.

I’m just saying I wouldn’t run for office where I need to disclose all my finances.

There are other ways to root out corruption.