He’s not alone: AOC and others have argued lawmakers should be paid more in order to protect against corruption and make the job more accessible.

  • That’s the same logic as prople saying we should keep the churches tax free, so they don’t interfere in politics, even thoigh they’re tax free now and already interfering with politics.

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        Not even close. Very poor strawman attempt.

        Not really a strawman attempt, I just likened it to a very similar situation.

        But if that’s what it takes to convince yourself that you’re right, sure.