[quote=pri_dk]The argument goes both ways. If firefighters have it so tough, they can quit. There are lots of people, especially in this economy, that will be willing to fill the slot.[/quote]
Do you want someone who may not have the proper qualifications and training to save you in a burning house just b/c you’re saving a buck?
When you call 911 in an emergency, do you want someone not properly trained to come to the rescue, but w/the consolation that you don’t have to pay them as much? Do you want someone getting paid $10 an hour to respond to an emergency call?
I think pay is a consideration. Many here are claiming the firemen/cops are overcompensated, yet they would not do it. Their argument is others would gladly do it for less. Maybe those “others” who would do it are just not qualified to do it, for whatever reason.
Why isn’t anyone complaining about football players and they money they’re making to throw and run w/a ball — and they don’t even win.
