Let's get their attention

What if the people of the United States decided that no longer would any elected person get a salary that exceeds that of the average public service employee. In addition what if they no longer received a pension but instead paid into social security just like us. Also they would have to pay into a 401K. I say we need to draft an amendment to the state and federal constitution mandating just this. I imagine we will certainly get their attention. Let us remember politician voluntarily ask to be elected. Therefore since they feel that disabled people and seniors should be relegated to live at or below the poverty level then they should join them. I for one am appalled at seeing disabled people and seniors living on the streets because they receive less than $1000.00 and are unable to pay for housing, food and medical related items. Housing assistance for them is unavailable. The lists are closed and there is a waiting list upwards of ten years on the existing lists. SSDI is denying disability claims which is adding to the situation. When people get older they should be able to enjoy their grand children not work until the day they die. We need to get back to good paying jobs that also have a retirement plan that actually invites people to retire. I know people who just keep working as the longer they work the more their pensions will be. That needs to be changed so that the job they are holding will be available for the younger workers. That is one of the reasons there is a job shortage people have to work well past the age or retirement. If they are bored there is always mentoring or volunteering.