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Originally Posted by Tiggwin
I think there is an even more simple fix but of course the politician wont go for it. I suggest we take all politician and put them on SSI retirement. All the tax monies that would be allocated over the years to pay the retirement of politicians be allocated to SSI. I think the time they spend as elected officials should be counted towards the 40 quarter requirement just like everyone else but they shouldnt be allowed to "retire" after only 1 term in office and be able to draw there currently salary for the rest of their lives. I also say put them on Medicare at 65.... just like everyone else in the private sector... SSI and Medicare would be two of the most solvent Government programs in our country... as it is politicians dont care about taking money out of it because it doesnt affect them at all... if it did they'd leave it alone.
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I don't think they can serve one term and collect a full retirement. I agree they should have to be on the same system as everyone else but that will not fix the problem.