Section 5 -- No Perks

Government officials receive no extraordinary perks and can receive no gifts of any kind.  They receive no life-long salaries, retirement, or other benefits.  They receive no special legal protections.  They participate in the same taxpayer funded benefits as their constituents.  While serving, their salaries and benefits will be commensurate with the private sector.  Government officials must not determine, individually or collectively, their own salaries and benefits.  An independent body will fill that role.  The only perk you receive is a pin/medal/plaque for honorable service completed (not based on years of service).  We do not want to incentivize people to max out their years of service.  Government service should be an honor, but a sacrifice.

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