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[–] Aradiel 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Much like over here in the UK, I find it ridiculous that ex-members of government have a pension equivalent to their salary whilst in office.

Lets assume that each election cycle, 50% of the MPs are swapped out, that there are 200 MPs, and that the standard MP's salary is £64K (I'm largely pulling these numbers out of my arse) - that would mean that every election cycle the an extra £3.2 million of tax payer's money is being spent.

No wonder we have an escalating deficit.