[rabscuttle385]

Now here’s a thought. Why not have “means testing” for the house and senate in regards to pensions? If the critter has a net worth of 2 million or more, no pension. HA!!

How about no pensions, period?

The only folks whom I think may be genuinely worthy of receiving Federal pensions are the poor bastards who return home from combat sans legs, arms, eyes, etc. or in pine boxes.

[stephenjohnbanker]

“How about no pensions, period?

The only folks whom I think may be genuinely worthy of receiving Federal pensions are the poor bastards who return home from combat sans legs, arms, eyes, etc. or in pine boxes. “

Brother, is THAT ever the truth!

[DJ MacWoW]

I agree with that. Congress seldom earns their pay let alone a pension. Soldiers earn every dime and more.

[DoughtyOne]

I do want the common man to be able to serve in Congress. For that reason I do believe they should be compensated for five years or so after leaving office.

That way they can ease back into society. As soon as they are employed, the compensation would cease.

My ideal, and it would alleviate the need for the above, would be that Congress serve two months a year, and the rest of the time the members work at home in their normal professions. Some compensation to their normal employer could ease the burden on them too.

[Melas]

I can’t agree there. A job is a job. A job with the federal government is no less than a job in the private sector. For example: My father taught at the AFA. He was no less worthy of retirement than the guy who taught at a private college for the same 30 years.