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@The_Seldom_Killer
Greed as a human trait is understandable and in a scarcity environment it's not bad thing in itself.
However there is a degree of moral expectation in those pursuing positions of representation in public service. Ultimately they should be held up to a standard of "pro bono publico" within the realms and remit of their employment. Being a greedy bastard in private business isn't an abuse of trust, as a profit making entity it is wholly expected. However, doing so in public service most definitely is.
We live in a scarecity environment (we are not able to afford to do everything that we would like to do) and to act as a representative in a democratic institution implies a commitment to public good (however the individual may choose to interpret that) Saving a rather controversial platform, there's no way that this can be reconciled with unduly limiting the instruments of public service in acheiving this.