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I’m very sad, and more than a little resentful.

I am not resentful at all for those that chose to go into a field that allowed people to retire at 55. We all have choices. Some of you would like to take choice away. Should I be resentful to a Doctor who makes 10 times what I make because I didn’t chose to become a Doctor. You people make ZERO sense. I know it is jealousy on your part but still it seems so childish. Like you hate your life or something. You had every right to chose the job you did just like every other America.

The point that public sector workers’ comparatively lavish retirement benefits, which have steadily gotten out of line with the rest of the country over the past twenty years, are being paid for by private sector workers who would be working until quite elderly appears to have been lost upon you.

So, you’re a government worker, I suppose. It can’t last, you’ve got to realize that. It reeks of something distinctly unconservative. I honestly think benefits for government workers should be capped at the private sector equivalent on average. Ditch the defined benefit pension and schlep your amply padded backsides over to set up a 401k that’s sucking wind like the rest of us.

“You had every right to chose the job you did just like every other America.”

Yes, I did. I chose medicine, and I don't regret it because I feel that it is a privilege to take care of people's health. I think you misinterpreted my point. I have never begrudged anyone of what they make etc., but as an MD I have been the subject of lots and lots of inaccurate and sometimes hateful commentary, even from the current President of the US.

I generally don't care, but I find it really offensive when people who are part of the Obama-voting demographic who vote their own interest and who want the government to be my boss don't like it when other voters vote their own interest (e.g. stopping the economic burden that public union salaries and benefits are on many others in society). Medicine changed after I spent years training to be an MD, and that's just the way it is, and it is for me to deal with without threatening to beat up others in society who vote against what I believe in. If the public union gravy train changes for those who were counting on it, they also have to deal with it. They act as though they have a right to taxpayer money, and don't care if their unions act as bully's or if their contracts impoverish others. If the taxpaying public wasn't involved, it would be none of our business. As it happens, we are involved, and it is our business.

I think in many ways we are on the same page. By the way, I doubt that I make 10 times more than you do, but if I do I would suggest you are underpaid and deserve more.