“Politicians deserve higher salaries to reduce corruption”
Agree
- Low pay invites outside influence
- Attracts only the wealthy
- Singapore model proves it works
- Public service shouldn't mean poverty
- Competitive pay attracts talent
Disagree
- Already overpaid for performance
- Corruption isn't about salary
- Taxpayers can't afford it
- Should be about service not money
- High earners are most corrupt
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