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It's very easy to be generous when spending other people's money.

Then why aren’t all of our members of congress paying their interns well?

Because people are willing and able to do it for free in exchange for experience in which they find value I suppose.

Not everyone has the luxury to work for free. Everyone should get paid so that everyone has equal opportunity to that valuable experience. Thank you!

The fact that people don't have to pay for the privilege since there is a supply that exceeds demand is what allows opportunity.

A supply of rich kids who can afford to work unpaid. That doesn't serve anyone well except the rich kids

Speculation and assumption do not make for a valid argument

Man it’s basic fact to afford to live in DC on zero income is almost impossible. What I don’t understand is why poor kids getting access to opportunities to improve their lives agitates you? It can’t be the salary which is paltry amount of our national budget

Hey Occasional Cortex: Here's the definition of an intern: noun: /ˈinˌtərn/ a student or trainee who works, sometimes without pay, at a trade or occupation in order to gain work experience.

Key word: SOMETIMES

The fact that it's even sometimes is ridiculous. Imagine getting angry because someone believes people should get paid for doing work.

IKR??!!

If Cortez has her way in a socialist society no-one will keep what they earn, what you work for will be divided through out the community and no one will have anything but those who are doing the dividing

Since when are interns paid?

Since the wage versus cost of living imbalance makes internships nearly impossible.

If internships are unpaid, then only wealthy folks' kids will be able to take them. Sure, it's slightly cheaper for govt to use free labor, but also excludes anyone who can't afford to work without pay.

Who is paying? Them or tax payers?