It's hard to tell the difference between a bribe and extortion.

"I'll give you $1M if you extend the copyright timeline."

"If you don't give me $1M I'll let your copyright expire."

Does anybody else believe that congresspeople should be paid $10M/yr, indexed to inflation? This would be a drop in the federal budget, but would do a lot I think to curb both bribery and extortion.

> but would do a lot I think to curb both bribery and extortion

I disagree. If anything it will push them for more bribery and extortion. Wealth seeks wealth and there is never enough wealth.