Quote:But why is it different for politicians? They're performing an agreed service? 

 

I get it we all love the military, it's a noble cause and politicians are the scum of the earth. But if you step back what is the actual difference? Both work for the government. 

 

I've known a lot of government workers in my time.  Heck, my wife technically works for the government since she teaches at a public school.  My mom and dad both worked for the federal government.  My father-in-law worked for the FBI which is in turn the Federal government, and one of my brother in laws works for the federal government.

 

Yeah, there's a difference between people who work for the government, and politicians.  To suggest otherwise is ridiculous.  

 

So... you think these people shouldn't have retirement benefits?  Because they work for the government?  Because that's 'socialism' apparently.

 

I guess I should be a socialist then.  Down with privatization.  

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