One thing to remember… we should want those in charge of the government to be paid a competitive/market rate.

Way too much of our government is run by people who are already rich and powerful. If people aren’t paid well, then only those who are already rich, or those that will abuse the power they have to gain money, will take these jobs.

Our government is already biased way too much in favor of the rich, don’t let controlling the government be something only the rich can do.