Pollies' Pay

 For several election cycles I remember pollies have received a pay increase at the start of their term.

No matter which Government the reaction is always the same - negative - from the slime, the commentariat and I admit, from me.

As it should be - but not for most of the reasons stated every time.

I believe that we could cut off a steady supply of slime column/kilometers by simply setting a pay rate that will greet any incoming pollies, that rate to be fixed for the term of the Parliament.

The people should have their say on this rate, not just the pollies and their Yes-men and any pollie worth his salt should be prepared to negotiate a pay-packet under that grossly exorbitant rate, also for the term of the Parliament.

Any pollies not liking this solution should be told to go work for their living.