[QUOTE=Rodstar;770374
Our parliament is meant to be comprised of our leaders. Let's pay them accordingly, and hopefully we will draw some appropriate talent.[/QUOTE]
There in lies the problem .... we are not getting " leaders " nor the real " talent " that's desperately needed. Talk to any " unemployed " or " elderly " person ... or any " average " jo blow on the street ... and they will tell you the same....!!!
It's a shame isn't it. 
Flash.