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<blockquote data-quote="Nik" data-source="post: 1138050" data-attributes="member: 4775"><p>No ignorance on my part. I am well aware of what goes on outside the house and senate chambers since I have three close friends that serve in the legislature (one in the senate and two in the house).</p><p> </p><p>Despite your view that they are fairly compensated, I strongly disagree and I voice that to my buddies frequently. Oklahoma has one of the highest paid part-time legislatures in the country (number 11 overall including states that actually are considered full-time) and that is only accounting for base salary. Let's not forget their per diem allowance, along with the pension benefits that are easily accumulated upon a successful re-election. In addition, the committee chairman and leadership posts get additional money added to their base salary.</p><p> </p><p>There are some in both bodies that are competent and geniunely work hard for the citizens of Oklahoma, but it is laughable to think that they should receive the pay and benefits that they get. They work way less and get paid more than many Oklahomans. It is called public "service" for a reason, but in recent times, this term seems loose in its application.</p><p> </p><p>Moving onto the reading of bills, as a representative in our government, they should be expected to read the laws that they subject the citizens to. It is unfortunate that you are willing to accept mediocrity from them.</p><p></p><p>For comparison sake, Oklahoma state legislators make over 5 times more per year than Texas state legislators. Be aware, Texas meets every other year instead of every single year; however, this still illustrates the great disparity in our lucky Okie politicians.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nik, post: 1138050, member: 4775"] No ignorance on my part. I am well aware of what goes on outside the house and senate chambers since I have three close friends that serve in the legislature (one in the senate and two in the house). Despite your view that they are fairly compensated, I strongly disagree and I voice that to my buddies frequently. Oklahoma has one of the highest paid part-time legislatures in the country (number 11 overall including states that actually are considered full-time) and that is only accounting for base salary. Let's not forget their per diem allowance, along with the pension benefits that are easily accumulated upon a successful re-election. In addition, the committee chairman and leadership posts get additional money added to their base salary. There are some in both bodies that are competent and geniunely work hard for the citizens of Oklahoma, but it is laughable to think that they should receive the pay and benefits that they get. They work way less and get paid more than many Oklahomans. It is called public "service" for a reason, but in recent times, this term seems loose in its application. Moving onto the reading of bills, as a representative in our government, they should be expected to read the laws that they subject the citizens to. It is unfortunate that you are willing to accept mediocrity from them. For comparison sake, Oklahoma state legislators make over 5 times more per year than Texas state legislators. Be aware, Texas meets every other year instead of every single year; however, this still illustrates the great disparity in our lucky Okie politicians. [/QUOTE]
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