It's apparent that not only are we PA-ians being ripped off by their salaries and other perks, but also by the NUMBER of leaches currently attached to our veins.
How do we go about reducing the size of the legislature? Petitions for a state referendum? Are there any groups already working on this? How can us common people help with this or get such a movement going?
Right now, as I type, I am listening to Rep. Veon, of Beaver County, on the Mike Pintek Show, (KDKA-AM) in Pittsburgh. He was the only no vote to the repeal.
Paraphrasing...he represents 60,000 people...Pintek mentions to Veon that Beaver county overwhelming voted NO to the two judges...Veon stands he 'stands by his convictions.' 'His parents taught him to stand by his convictions.' 'He (Veon) has been in office for 21 years...he sees no irony in his constituents voting against the raise.' This guy is unreal!!!
We have the largest, most expensive legislature in the US. The question that needs to be asked over, and over, is what do we (PA) get for this money? My opinion...not much.
I will keep listening and add follow up posts...