I'm fairly sure most of us understand quite well that politicians are people.
That is the problem; people tend to be endlessly inventive when it comes to finding ways around things or ways in which to cheat, however legally it may be. The fact that they can claim this does not mean that morally, they should do so. And they're under no obligation to do so.
I've come to believe that no wealthy people should be permitted to become a politcian because firstly they haven't the least idea of the reality of life for most people these days & secondly, they'll inevitably find a way to profiit from being an MP & if at all possible, help their mates to also do so.
An allowance which is the equivalent of the lowest wage or benefit would suffice, with extra available for things such as overseae travel when needed etc.
And if they're from outside Welly, the they can be housed in Kainga Ora units for the legth of their time in parliament.
That is the problem; people tend to be endlessly inventive when it comes to finding ways around things or ways in which to cheat, however legally it may be. The fact that they can claim this does not mean that morally, they should do so. And they're under no obligation to do so.
I've come to believe that no wealthy people should be permitted to become a politcian because firstly they haven't the least idea of the reality of life for most people these days & secondly, they'll inevitably find a way to profiit from being an MP & if at all possible, help their mates to also do so.
An allowance which is the equivalent of the lowest wage or benefit would suffice, with extra available for things such as overseae travel when needed etc.
And if they're from outside Welly, the they can be housed in Kainga Ora units for the legth of their time in parliament.
in order to be old & wise, you must first be young & stupid. (I'm still working on that.)