People’s Evaluation Should Count

One thing I have always found to be interesting, is that our politicians, particularly the senate, has the authority to authorize their own pay increases. What’s even more surprising is when the people they suppose to serve gets disappointed by their inability to pass legislation. I propose, that the people should be allowed to determine if there will be a pay hike for congress. Every person in public office should have to answer to someone other than themselves when determining annual salaries. Political elections are not enough to express likes or dislikes for a particular individual. They should be held accountable while in office. Salary increases should be based on how efficient Congress is. The more I think about it, the more I like the ideal, because it will give them (all parties involved) incentive to work harder at coming up with some kind of agreement regarding policies that are beneficial to the growth of our country and the American people. Not to mention, it gives the power back to the people, where it belongs.