Maybe someone will learn the value of other people's money!
Maybe bigots and those envious of others might consider the reality of what police and firefighters do for a living, and what is required of them. At any minute on any shift they may be called upon to risk their own life to protect the property or life of others.
Those jobs have occupational hazards, and police have enormous power - they arn't volunteers. If you work for 20, years as a cop, you do not deserve to be payed for life. These pensions were created by two groups who put their interest before the ones they swore to serve - who can't afford it.
It's great paying the fiddler for the jig you danced - teaches responsibility!