Do unto others regarding pensions

To the Editor:

Since our mayor and governor are so adamant about trying to replace city and state union workers’ pension plans with 401(k) plans, I think they should both lead by example. That being the case, I propose that the pension plans of all state and city elected officials, including their political appointees, should be changed to 401(k)s before such changes are proposed for the workforce.

In addition, a law should be enacted so that any elected or appointed public official forced to resign their position due to criminal or other inappropriate ethical activity while holding office must forfeit their state and/or city pensions.

Charles M. Barthold, retired