Would you now respect this Sheriff?

Yet another example of the old saying, "Just because you have the right to do something doesn't mean it's the right thing to do." He has every legal right to do it, just like all the others who do it. And they are all demonstrating their moral bankruptcy. I have no respect at all for any of them.

 

He acted just like a democrat.

 

Yes, I respect him. It is no different than a person retiring and then being rehired as a private contractor doing the same job.

In Washington State we have a supreme court decision which rules that a pension is deferred compensation. If I sign on with the city or county and the pension law states that after 30 years I have a right to a 60% pension the I have a right to a 60% pension and the rest of my time is my own. If I should chose to be hired by the city to do another job then I should lose my pension? Or if a city retiree signs on a state job? Happens all the time. Earned Pension is earned pension, pay is pay.

The only thing "all men" have in common is time. Your watch (hopefully) runs at the same time as my watch.

Generally an employer only cares about total wage package. If an employee wants to put part of his total wage package into health benefits or into retirement benefits, the company or city or state wage negotiator doesn't care. All they care is how much total cost for how much work output. If 20 years later the employer reneges on the retirement, that's theft of past wages.

 

You could knock me over with a feather !!!!

I actually agee with billwald on something !!! :laugh:

The sheriff worked under a contract that promised to pay him a certain amount at a certain time.

He is absolutely within his right to collect on those promises.

 

I had to laugh at this. How is this man doing wrong? he is not costing the government any more by doing what he is doing then if he did not get two checks. In fact he is saving the government money. If he did not get the job he would have taken full benefits and someone else would have gotten the job with full pay. Since he got the job he only gets 75% of the retirement with full pay so he is saving the government 25%. What is the problem except that some are covetous about another worth? I do believe that the law should be changed as it has been, but this man is exercising his rights and in doing so saving the government money. So why is he being made out a bad guy unless there is jealousy and covetousness?

 

What he is doing may be perfectly legal. But that doesn't negate the fact the he and many others who are doing this are morons and part of the reason our country is going in the hole economically. "I'm going to get what's mine and to hades with the rest of you," seems to be the prevailing attitude that is at work here.

 

When you file your tax return this year - and find yourself due a refund - will you accept it or give it back?

 

[SIZE=+0]Why should he announce to the public that he is going to collect on his rightfully earned pension? it is not going to cost them a single penny more if he is elected. In fact it will save them money.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+0]Also what business is it of anyone except those in the state that he is in if the retirement benefit is too much? This is not about what is right, but this is about coveting. Those who see this as wrong are coveting his pension, plain and simple. it is jealousy[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+0]And finally there is no difference in the tax refund and the pension at least in principle. If it is wrong for this man to get what he was promised and do with his life what he wants then it is wrong for those who feel that way to get money back on taxes. In fact they should fill our a short form and not do deductions so that they do not get anything back unless they want to be hypocrites.[/SIZE]

 

Well it is HIS retirement money. This is not a gift. This was part of a wage he earned through deferment. if he did not go back to work would you be satified in him collecting his retirement?

 

To those of you that have a problem with this, would have a problem with him taking his 401k payments (if he had any)?

If not, why not?

This is the same thing. He earned his retirement money, let the man take it any time he wishes.

 

Huh? He worked, it was part of the deal, and he's collecting on it.
If I do a job and am told I will get x amount, they better give me x amount and if they say I can get x amount and still work and make x amount, it'd be dumb not to do both! Sounds like a hard worker and shrewd business person. Both are admirable. Certain positionss carry risks and require much time, energy, and brains. He showed himself capable, now people want to say he is wrong for taking the payment set aside for the person who held that position? That's weird.

Too bad he claims party affiliation with a group I no longer feels accurately represents what they first stood for. Although I'd be inclined to forgive him if he sent me some of that cash. :laugh: