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Entrenched politicians

Why are people still surprised when it comes to our politicians? These entrenched and powerful legislators know exactly why they are there: to promote whatever agenda their parties, their interests or the interests of their supporters demand.

If there are results that benefit the rest of Floridians, they’ve done their job. Adding insult to injury, they also feel entitled to a lifetime pension paid for by the people who have benefited least from their public service.

Irene Gitman, Aventura

This story was originally published May 4, 2015 at 3:00 PM with the headline "Entrenched politicians."

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