Mr. Iersel, did legislators see this as a real advantage, since one of our more important responsibilities, if not duties, as elected representatives of the people is to review appropriations and the use of taxpayers money in various programs? This requires training, or let's call it orientation because you don't “train” members of Parliament. Personally, I think I am badly in need of training and I don't mind saying so.
Legislators must have seen this as an advantage rather than a disadvantage. I don't want to put words in your mouth.