[Jonty30]

So you expect people, who work in government, to work for free?

That’s not to argue against shrinking government.

[JimWayne]

So you expect people, who work in government, to work for free?

At no more than 75% of the national median.

[dragnet2]

So you expect people, who work in government, to work for free?

I think state governors, congress, senators, the president etc should earn at or near minimum wage for the privilege of serving the people.

If needed, grant them some housing money for a small apartment and food stipends if needed. At the end of their two terms, give them 5k to be invested how they see fit.

Two terms and throw them out. Keep them from corrupting or being corrupted by the system, which at this point is corrupt to the core and causing epic damage to our country.