The President and Congress were quick to decide that the military's pay and spending should be cut and withheld in order to 'save money' and help pull us out of debt. They didn't even consider deducting funds from their own paycheck until everyone blew up about them trying to take ours.
Granted i understand that they do not make nearly as much as most people assume, even the president only makes around $400,000 yearly if he accepts the pay at all. But the majority of politicians and congressmen still easily make 4 to 5 times as much as i do.
They look everywhere and anywhere for more money to 'help the country' except their own pocket. Makes me think they aren't looking out for the country at all.