2007-01-12 09:59:28 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
No!! We entrusted them with our well being and they should be a cut above. You can lose you pension in the private sector, why not in the government. A soldier loses his or her pension if they are discharged for bad conduct...
The new law is designed for in office corruption
2007-01-12 10:03:57 · answer #1 · answered by PoliticallyIncorrect 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they should not, and the Senate apparently agrees, voting 87-0 for the Kerry amendment to the new ethics and lobbying bill. Elected officials who break the law should not be rewarded with a lifelong monetary award, paid for by those who they were supposed to serve. I also like how Kerry's amendment has a provision for the spouses and children of those Congresspersons convicted, who cooperate in any federal investigation, to receive the assistance they would have been counting on.
2007-01-12 10:15:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I TOTALLY agree witht he Kerry Bill, making felons ineligible for their $100,000 federal pensions if convicted of bribery or other malfeasance charges. You'll notice there is nothing in the bill saying its only for Republicans , it just works out the Republicans are the ones constantly convicted of bribery charges.
2007-01-12 10:06:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are no longer allowed to vote, I don't see why they should be eligible for benefits from an elected office.
2007-01-12 10:06:26 · answer #4 · answered by DOOM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hell no. They "served" not us, but their own dirty pockets. Now I realize Congress is pretty much bought and paid for, but if it's so egregious then you don't deserve anything but jail time.
2007-01-12 10:05:55 · answer #5 · answered by Mrs. Bass 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they did serve
what next? Felons can't get Social Security benefits?
2007-01-12 10:02:58 · answer #6 · answered by Taco 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I know your talking about all the Repubs, that just got busted, or you talking about the log cabin republicans
2007-01-12 10:03:34 · answer #7 · answered by AD 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋