[freepertoo]

If I remember correctly, members of Congress were not always paid...in the early days they kept their jobs and worked for free as representatives. That is the way it should still be.

[russesjunjee]

The term 'public servant' no longer applies, and therein lies the problem.

People no longer go into politics to serve 'we the people' but to insure a wealthy and powerful future for themselves and their offspring.

Look how many politicians now are second and third generation. They are like royalty just handing the mantle of power down as they go.