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This seems like it would make a rampant corrupt system even more corrupt. Imagine how cheap you could buy a rep for if they only made 60k on the books.
This is exactly how they got to where they are now. They tell you its to discourage bribing and then take the bribes anyways.
Thats not really a flaw in the above, thats just a separate flaw in the political system that also needs addressing.
Yes this is exactly the reason they should actually make more than they do.
It would also ensure only people who were already wealthy would pursue it.
Do you expect the already wealthy to represent you? To not take bribes and enact laws that benefit them?
I think you misunderstood. A salary of 60k, the original proposal, would cause that.