My issue with politics in general is the lack of sacrifice for the amount of power one gains. Lets take the President as an example, what does a presidential ca

My issue with politics in general is the lack of sacrifice for the amount of power one gains. Lets take the President as an example, what does a presidential candidate sacrifice upon choosing (of own free will) to run? Aside from 4-8 years of no personal life there really is nothing important. Becoming a politician and essentially gaining power over people is a free choice, why do we not expect them to make sacrifices? Here in Norway there is currently an ongoing discussion regarding politicians taking jobs at lobbying-firms and PR-firms. Some advocating higher "quarantines", some advocating a life-long ban. Personally, I'll not be voting on for instance a political party (we have 3 major parties and 4 lesser) whose Minister of Trade&Industry is a major player in offshore salmon-farms. (S)he might be a good minister, but with regards to corruption you are as secure as you would be in the olden days of passing power from Regent to Prince.