I didn't say it was a privilege. I said it was viewed as such when I was in the military.

I wasn't talking about work agreements with civil companies. You brought that in. My comment was in regards to public service only.

I don't disagree about public servants having more time off or more money. But I believe they should be on call. If that means cancelling vacation to vote, so be it. You don't want to have that life style? Don't run for public office.

FWIW, I've had skin in that game. I was stop lossed when I had 4 months left on my enlistment for a 15 month combat deployment. That's public service. Elected officials should be present and ready to serve.