Scroungers...? I can well understand that sort of frustration, I suffer a degree of that myself, our TV has many a scar from slipper contact...(-:
I am pretty sure that many politicians other than perhaps some of those born into it, have a chance of being in it for the common good or at least start out with good intentions, though to deny that human nature does not bring with it a degree of seeking advantage, would seem to hint at blinker wearing..?
Even those that start out with a high degree of seeking improvement for the common good, will no doubt be presented with advantage of some kind or another during their time as politicians and in many cases advantages to be gained thereafter..?
Pick your side if you will but there has been examples of advantage grabbed with both hands regardless of the colour of politician, and not just back benchers.. I suspect it was ever all just seen as part of the system, so no real need to pay them high wages, and less so if they get a seat in the house of Lords... that has guaranteed benefits of income improvement it seems..?
I suspect like many jobs there may be a good deal of pain for the gain..?
Me..? I sought improvement in my living standards all my life, I expect others to try do do so too...
