Mod 25 – I didn’t write that they give them money for nothing. I clearly wrote that they give them money for doing something.
And by the way, the money doesn’t necessarily come from the people who are gaining from his work. Someone I know once pointed out that most people are “schnorrers”. Most people do not actually earn money from doing something that produces money.
For example, a relative of mine used to work for a non-profit organization that helps people with a certain illness. This organization had to hire many people – office staff, all types of therapists, program directors, fund raisers, etc. Most or all of the salaries were not coming from the people being helped. I think most or all of it came from fundraising and donations (and maybe the government?).
This is true of many positions that people hold.