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by charlieyu1 117 days ago
The difference is that a teacher is on government payroll, while politicians, at least those in the Congress are not.

And when I was a teacher that was strict guidelines on what gifts you can receive. Usually under a certain limit it’s fine. If it is too expensive you have to report it.

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> The difference is that a teacher is on government payroll, while politicians, at least those in the Congress are not.

Congresspeople are paid by the government... What are you saying here?