I have an idea for legislation but I don't know how to write it up or submit it. If a state requires a legal private business to shut down for any reason, ALL elected official in or from that state forfeit their pay for the duration of the restriction without reimbursement. That means every elected official in the state, from dog catcher to sheriff to congress and senate. Make it a last resort or expect to lose your salary.
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an excellent idea, but unfortunately we are living in a country where the fake media and the current local government officials appear to be well compensated for their false claims about this virus. why else would those in "power" be so willing to be on the side of falsehoods?
I think if written up, there is potential for broad public support right now while the shutdowns are fresh in people's minds. Why should elected officials be paid while private citizen are forced by them to go without?
If you're in California, start with your local representative and send a letter, call their office, email them. Ask to speak to them. Keep calling, emailing, writing letters. http://findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov