Yesterday, I was watching the news and saw that the average annual income of the leaders of each political party in Japan and the members of the Diet were announced.

And,

"How can someone who is paid more than twice my annual income talk about 'politics based on the feelings of the socially vulnerable'?"

It seemed natural to me.

I believe that the leaders of each political party and all members of Congress are paid for their work and that their efforts are well worth it.

I think, "Isn't it enough?" (It's true).

Still, I wonder where the rationale for uttering the phrase 'feelings of the socially vulnerable' lies.

Again, I am talking about it with normal, pervasive, and questionable feelings, without emotion or complaint.

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If the politician has such a backgrounder -- "I had a poor childhood," "My parents abused me," "I couldn't go to school because of family financial problems" -- if they can talk about it, well, I think it would make sense.

Or,

"I may not be a "socially vulnerable person" now, but tomorrow, I may be one myself, in case of illness, accident, unemployment, or something like that."

"I think we have to protect those people now for then."

I would understand if they would say.

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Why did I run for Congress? I don't care about "good society" or "friendly society" or anything. It's all about self-preservation!

If there is a candidate who can say that, my vote is his or hers.