[Publius Valerius]

If you divide their pay by the number of hours worked, why isn't that fair?

[Shimmer128]

Because it makes them look less compensated, which is the goal with some.

If you twist facts enough, you can make them say just about anything you want them to say. Hence the "divide by 12" comments.

[steadfastconservative]

It is completely fair! Are taxpayers supposed to pay them for the 3 and a half months that they don't work?