The fact that our elected representatives have voted themselves so many perks, as well as raises, highlights the double standard which has become prevalent in the USA.
Exempt from the Obama care fiasco, retirement eligibility after a ridiculously short period of employment, an enviably short work "year."
It makes me wonder why I didn't go into politics...
And those without health care insurance can presently walk into any community health center to receive subsidized health care free of charge.
Even illegal aliens can get free health care right now, so how will the ACA affect those without health care insurance?
I don't have the resources to cease working in order to campaign for office, and no big backers are supporting my positions, so although it may be only me holding myself back in the eyes of some, there are extenuating circumstances which work to keep me in my place.
Exempt from the Obama care fiasco, retirement eligibility after a ridiculously short period of employment, an enviably short work "year."
It makes me wonder why I didn't go into politics...