A good idea to end corruption through bribery would be to introduce a new amendment saying
“In order to prioritize quality of life, all elected representatives are banned from making any direct income other than the median income of those they represent”
This way, a politician motivated by money, will be forced to look out for the best interest of the people they represent
Let’s not forget that while in office they should not be allowed to buy/sell/trade on the stock market unless it is a standard 401k issued by a representing financial company.
Or let’s make their wages also based on how much time they are in office or on the senate floor. A lot of them get more vacation than work and if I can’t get it they shouldn’t get it.
My husband also mentioned that we should have a regulated senator dorm/apartments in DC since there are only 2 per state they can share. This way they can’t up their wages by saying cost of living. We can’t do that one with our employers. Why does a senator from Florida need a home in DC? SEND THEM TO THE DORM! 50 2 bedroom apartments… totally doable.
I couldnt agree more about the dorms. At least in DC, but also I think the ban on no extra income whatsoever includes stock market. I mean they only get one biweekly paycheck, and its what I talked ab.