Okay this is just a quick rant… One of those “idears” that just comes to me out of the blue (usually when I’m on the pot or in the shower) and usually fades into obscurity before I can get someplace to write it down. This time though, my epiphany struck while I was in the buffer. Weird huh? Guess the buffer needs an adjustment.
Here is my idea for “Campaign Finance Reform”. First of all no more government paychecks for those that hold public office. The government will no longer be responsible for maintaining the pleasures and habits of those who are supposed to be performing a “public service”. This means no more perks either. No more state funded private jets, limousines, or security details. If our leaders want things of that nature, then let them pay for it themselves. It’s not like they don’t have the money.
We all know that it takes lots of coin to win an election, and I think that if you can buy an election, you should be able to pay for the upkeep of the office as well. If you can raise millions of dollars to try and win an election, and you have suckers willing to pay it, then use that money to live off of while you are in office as well. I would much rather pay money to keep my candidate of choice working in their office, than to have to pay outrageous taxes to perpetuate the tom-foolery that is what we call government. The best part is, when the officers start paying their own way, then they get a better idea as to what it takes to actually make a living in this great country. While they are at it, why not have them pay taxes as well, since they are now privately funded and not suckling the teat of the taxes cash cow.
