Where in the World?

Something I find frustrating is the fact that Politicians in Australia get to have a lifetime worth of free travel. No matter if they are new, retired, or dismissed, no matter what age they are or who they are, they get this exception for their entire career.

The original reason for this was in case they had to travel somewhere for a meeting, or to do charity work, but recently it has gotten out of hand. Most of them use the privilege now for holidays with the family, or to take a 'break' from work. Why should politicians have this privilege? What have they done to deserve it, that other people haven't?

Politicians have recently become a lot more cocky, thinking they can get everything and anything for free just because they help run our country.

For example.

My father works at the Sydney Entertainment Centre, and at the moment Lady Gaga is performing there. He told me a story of how the Treasurer of NSW called up, a day before her performance mind you, and said "I want 5 tickets to her show." Not even a please, or asking if any were available. He assumed he would get them, because apparently it is part of his privileges as a politician. When the S.E.C said "sorry there aren't any available tickets," the treasurer got mad and complained. I bet the tickets weren't even for him, they were probably for his children and their friends. How rude can you get? Why should they get free tickets to shows and concerts, what the hell have they done for the music business? Nothing I assume. Stop being so greedy, you already get more than you should.