[pspano]

I find this thread very interesting. I am still a full time working federal employee. I will retire with over 33 years service when I am eligible and I won't be getting anywhere near 80%. For 33 years I contributed to my pension plan, contributed to my health insurance costs, contributed to my life insurance costs and probably put in more volunteer time that I wasn't paid for to get the job done. I will continue to pay for my health insurance and my life insurance in to retirement. I also worked for private industry prior to my federal career so I did contribute to social security but because i will collect a CSRS pension I won't be able to take advantage of any social security benefits other than Medicare which I pay into. I am very thankful for my federal career and the contributions that I have been able to make in direct support of the fleet. I opted not to work in private industry with the opportunity to make more money and get more perks so I could give back (indirectly) to those that serve and protect us. Kindly get the facts before making assumptions.

[dotti105]

I don't have any beef with federal or state employees.

I do have a serious issue with our elected federal officials who serve one term and have the best possible pension and free health care for life. Seriously???

I am an RN and I see a serious disparity between the "have" and the "have nots".

It is sickening...stomach turning to see the elect few in the corporate world with their golden parachutes and the elected officials who have made government SERVICE into their own personal golden goose.

Those responsible for ruining our nations economy are still pulling the strings of the political puppets. I have lost all respect for elected officials.

Look into the background of Fla Gov Rick Scott. The medicaid fraud is mind boggling. The more corrupt, the higher they rise in our twisted system.

Excuse the rant!! Just touched a very sensitive nerve.......

[buggyone]

No, Dotti, elected members of Congress DO NOT get free healthcare for life. They have a good health insurance plan (FEHB) but it is not free.

All this information is available online. Just look on a reliable site and not FOX News.

[Monkei]

Originally Posted by dotti105

I don't have any beef with federal or state employees.

I do have a serious issue with our elected federal officials who serve one term and have the best possible pension and free health care for life. Seriously???

I am an RN and I see a serious disparity between the "have" and the "have nots".

It is sickening...stomach turning to see the elect few in the corporate world with their golden parachutes and the elected officials who have made government SERVICE into their own personal golden goose.

Those responsible for ruining our nations economy are still pulling the strings of the political puppets. I have lost all respect for elected officials.

Look into the background of Fla Gov Rick Scott. The medicaid fraud is mind boggling. The more corrupt, the higher they rise in our twisted system.

Excuse the rant!! Just touched a very sensitive nerve.......

Dottti, your post is right on except for the free health care bit.