<![CDATA[Interesting Graphic]]>Here is an interesting photo that a friend sent to me:

http://weakonomics.com/2013/05/11/highest-paid-public-employees-by-state/

Notice that there is not a single elected official in the group.

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@the-cysko-kid said:

So what? Our elected officials are largely a big bunch of douchebags. I'm glad they're not on top.

Just an observation. I suspect it is a legitimate question to ask if the head hockey coach at the University of Vermont should make more than the Governor.

I know, I know....the old Babe Ruth line when asked if he felt he should be making more than the President: (Hell yea, I had a better year".

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/341990https://brownsboard.com/post/341990Mon, 24 Jun 2013 17:41:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Interesting Graphic on Mon, 24 Jun 2013 16:35:47 GMT]]>Does Izzo/Nelson really make more than Hoke? .... not sure

I don't think increasing the salaries of elected officials will draw higher quality candidates. Its up to the people to figure it out. And people are stupid.... so...

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/341979https://brownsboard.com/post/341979Mon, 24 Jun 2013 16:35:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Interesting Graphic on Mon, 24 Jun 2013 16:31:37 GMT]]>of course the actual salaries for elected officials aren't very high, but I'd imagine the side income is substantial...

WSS

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/341977https://brownsboard.com/post/341977Mon, 24 Jun 2013 16:31:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Interesting Graphic on Mon, 24 Jun 2013 14:57:37 GMT]]>So what? Our elected officials are largely a big bunch of douchebags. I'm glad they're not on top.

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