Legislative pay raise is just plain wrong

Philly.burbs.com on why giving Pennsylvania politicians giving themselves another pay raise is just plain wrong:

We mention the pay raise for a few reasons: 1. It's automatic. There's no debate or discussion, and no consideration of merit. The raise is pegged to the cost of living in and around Philadelphia, the costliest area of the state. This year, living expenses increased 3 percent. Thus, lawmakers get a 3 percent raise. 2. The raise flies in the face of real world economics. 3. It comes in addition to a generous benefits package the likes of which nobody in the private sector has seen for decades.

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