Typical P.I.G. at the trough.  Why ask a politician, who have spent years kissing butts to now get to the point where they cash in.  The Government needs more money to increase their salaries, don't you know?? It's hilarious how so many people who will not be affected by this (other than the long term consequences of a struggling economy that is not completely reliant on this but long term consequences don't get votes today) are defending it.  It's like your neighbour, who pays no tax being completely ok with tax increases on me, because he doesn't have to pay.