2006-06-18 08:56:52 · 5 answers · asked by Paul M 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
Because they're not stupid... they write the laws! And... they wrote their's differently of course.
2006-06-18 09:00:00 · answer #1 · answered by love_2b_curious 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Health Insurance does not exists for over 35 million Americans. Do you really think Congress whats no health care coverage for themselves?
2006-06-19 00:41:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the theory originally was that there needed to be some benefit to being a public servant, since the pay (without all the perks and slush funds) actually sucks pretty badly. However, that was before you had to be a billionare to get elected. If we went back to everyday folks representing us, we'd need those benefits again, but right now its kind of a joke.
2006-06-18 16:01:43 · answer #3 · answered by ciaobella_usa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because "We, the People..." allow them to pass laws to enrich themselves without any accountability or justification. If you were a multi-millionaire and lived in a 90-room mansion, would you give the best rooms to your servants? No, you'd provide them with austere, modest, comfortable quarters, probably in the basement of your mansion. But, American taxpayers have allowed members of Congress to be treated like royalty instead of the public servants they're supposed to be. Watch one of the newest blogs about Congressional misconduct on www.blogger.com - the name of the blog is BUSHWACKER!
2006-06-18 16:13:11 · answer #4 · answered by -RKO- 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the regular system is too austere for the people who decide what we get so they give themselves more. it is that simple. they have the power so they do it. nobody stops them so they just steal.
It is unfair and a disgrace. i wish i was one of them
2006-06-18 16:00:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋