Why are legislators allowed to vote themselves raises?

Question

Normal people have to actually earn them. some of those stuffed suits on the Hill haven't earned anything for decades.

Answer 1

they're not allowed to. the salary changes don't go into effect until the next term

Answer 2

Well, how else are they supposed to pay for their Lamborghinis, stretch Hummers, 9000 sq. ft. houses and pools shaped like their penises?

Answer 3

Because no one is going to stop them.

Answer 4

These idiots are the ruling class that our founding fathers sought to avoid.  

Answer 5

yeah, what a scam.

Answer 6

Because us idiots keep electing the same sorry assed b******s back into office for decades. Sorry asses like Ted Kennedy, Robert Bird, John McCain, Joe Biden, the list could go on all night.

Answer 7

because we the people let them do it, we let them take advantage of us

Answer 8

Power corrupts, absolute power absolutely corrupts!