The Deficit Discussion Part 3...Paying Government Employees
I have personally worked closely with a signicant amount of Federal employees. Most of the employees have good intentions, but some (just like any job) are lacking in ability. It is just too hard to terminate government employees. For this reason I propose several things: No employee of the Federal Government will be paid more than an equal position in the US Military . Seriously, members of the military are having to file bankruptcy because they are making a pittance in comparison to that civilian doing the exact same job in the desk next to them. Additionally, the military member can be told in a moments notice that they are leaving to a desert camp and the civilian is nearly impossible to terminate. Any member of elected or assigned position in the federal government will make the same salary as the median average in the US ( $29,730 ). The elected positions should NOT be about making money, and rubbing elbows with lobbyist and dignitaries. These people are supposed to be represen