They could always reduce the insane pensions...
> They could always reduce the insane pensions... <
Most states have constitutional clauses that prohibit that. But we will soon be at the point where those clauses will have to be changed. Will the politicians have the guts to do that? I really doubt it.
Retirement at half-pay used to be the norm. But as you probably know, many public service folks are now retiring at full pay, or even more. Thats due to the way pensions are calculated these days.
Sure my 800$ is outrageous after over 30 years service?
Old people do not collect big pensions.