The public don't owe politicians a living. There should be a democratic infrastructure, a public information platform that gives a level playing field for any citizens who want to campaign for election. Not CASH: Conservative And Socialist Handouts, as, in Britain, Rick Maynall called public funding of political parties. Also, the great unmentioned, the electoral system that does not systematically favor parties against Independents or independent-minded candidates. Namely the recommendation, Single Transferable Vote, by the independent BC Citizens Assembly.
Richard Lung. "Democracy Science" links 3 free e-books on electoral reform and research.