I don't begrudge them as much money as they can earn. If its that important quit and go get it. I get sick of this blather about "public service" out of one side of their mouths and the constant demand for market level wages. If you can't support your wife in the manner she has become accustomed Mr. Roberts, then do your duty for 5 years and then go grab the money.
I agree. This is America and we're supposed to be able to earn wealth and spend it. The President doesn't even make the kind of money a CEO earns. And he works a lot harder.