[massgopguy]

Last November it was “working families” making $90,000 that fit Obama’s definition of “rich”. That’s a teacher and a cop.

[JenB987]

Or a coal mine mechanic and a receptionist...*raises hand*

I’m praying as we speak.

[ApplegateRanch]

In Vallejo, California (and much of the rest of the SF-Barf Area) that is JUST the cop.

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http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122540831980086085.html?mod=googlenews_wsj

Three years ago, the city agreed to a 20% pay increase between 2007 and 2009; an average police officer now makes $121,000. When benefits are included, the number rises to more than $190,000.

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http://www.officer.com/web/online/Funding-and-Management-News/California-City-Has-Highest-First-Year-Base-Pay/4$28999

Offering a $76,768 annual salary at the end of the first year, Vallejo ranks at the top for highest base pay in a tally of 200 cities, Policepay.net reported in its 2006 Police Pay Index.