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.

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.

  • Zoboomafoo@slrpnk.net
    121·
    11 months ago

    The average income in Alabama is 49K per year. The average cost of living in DC is 78k per year. Representatives need to have a home in their district while also working in DC.

    The best outcome of your change would be to limit being a representative to someone already rich enough to not need their salary

    If not, since your proposal heavily prevents corruption and bribes, you’d be forcing the Rep to work a second job or be homeless

    • eltrain123@lemmy.world
      181·
      11 months ago

      Representatives don’t need to own a home in DC.

      The president doesn’t own the White House, it comes with the position and goes to the next person elected after they serve their term.

      There is no reason the state can’t own property in DC that comes with use during service.