Stop debating on what the American people need to sacrifice with the looming fiscal cliff. Why is there no talk about those in office and the benefits they receive and a reform of these benefits. An example of some of those are their health insurance being excluded from Obamacare. Also, their pension and retirement pay:
Salary of retired US Presidents ..$180,000 FOR LIFE
Salary of retired House/Senate....$174,000 FOR LIFE
Salary of a retired Speaker of the House ....$223,500 FOR LIFE
Salary of a retired Majority/Minority Leader $193,400 FOR LIFE