Something I sent to all our Congressional and Senate Delegation
Dear Mark, Kay, and Richard
I would like for you to introduce a bill that prohibits Presidents, or Vice Presidents, from using taxpayer funded transportation (Air Force One to note) of any type to attend fund raisers for ANY party. I believe that this is ethically and morally bankrupt. Why taxpayers should be forced to pay for this especially when they are from another political party. They should be funded by the party organization (and not union dues) and not the taxpayer. We have only to look to our Founders (Thomas Jefferson) for some wisdom
"To compel a man to furnish contributions of money for the propagation of opinions which he disbelieves and abhors is sinful and tyrannical." - 1777
This has been an abuse by both parties, and should NOT HAPPEN! Please do something about this atrocity.
Except they have to take the staff and security with them to continue to do their job as president. I wouldn't be opposed to them having to pay the price of a first class ticket at the tome the trip is announced for themselves and all individuals who aren't on the public payroll or are participating in the event.