In reference to the Aug. 2-8 Bayside Times letter “Give pols more than one salary,” those who are financially successful in the private sector should not be seeking elected public office with the objective of gaining additional salaries, lucrative pensions and the perks that come with such positions.
If elected individuals wish to serve the public in an altruistic fashion, they should do so at either no salary or with a minimum stipend, like in jury duty.
Public service should be just that, not enrichment at taxpayers’ expense.
Basile Guerra
Bayside
