True it be that a job as a Congressman has good pay and good benefits. Thre are 535 of them. All of you had the chance to try for one of them, didn't you?

I did not work as a Congressman but I did work for the Federal government for my 36 year career. I was proud (and still am) of my career of helping veterans. My job was not one I ever could get rich at by any means but it provided a steady job, good benefits and a good retirement system. It was not my first choice of a career but my father talked me into taking the Federal Service Entrance Exam after my 3 years in the Army and graduating college. With the 10 points added for a service connected disability, I got my job and had a very satisfying career. Good retirement system, too.

Point is that anyone of you could have gotten the same government system benefits and retirement - as well as doing something for your country.