He’s not alone: AOC and others have argued lawmakers should be paid more in order to protect against corruption and make the job more accessible.

  • merc@sh.itjust.works
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    10 months ago

    Do you want good representatives who are unlikely to be bribed? Or do you want desperate people who live miserable lives and would jump at the chance at some money?

    • qarbone@lemmy.world
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      10 months ago

      Did you reply to the wrong person?

      If they would become corrupt because they have to live in a dorm room when traveling for work, then they shouldn’t be given any power at all.