You've got to tip your cap to America's millionaire class. Their commitment to public service outstrips that of all other socio-economic groups.
In a country where the average worker's pay is mired somewhere in the 30 thousand a year range, virtually every seat in the House and Senate is being warmed by a millionaire's behind.
The average net worth of Senators is somewhere north of $13,000,000, and in the lower chamber it's in the $6,000,000 range.
The research department here at Falling Downs has been theorizing hard to come up with sound explanations for this phenomenon. Here are a few possibilities:
The Altruism Theory. Rich people look around and say, hey, I've done enough for myself, I'm going to give something back.
Divine Intervention. Similar to above, but focus on public service occurs after Jesus touches the hearts of the rich and infuses them with compassion for fellow Americans.
The Default Theory. Regular folks are too damned busy trying to keep their heads above water to take six months out for an election campaign. Rich folks have the time and the money.
The Greater Pork Theory. "Think I'm freakin' rollin' in it now?.. wait till I serve a couple of terms and then hang out my shingle as a consultant!
WHHHEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
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