wminfield, I’m with you on this one! It seems our system corrupts many of those who go into it initially with nothing but the desire for public service. Money money money … for some it’s enriching themselves and for all it’s necessary to get re-elected. I don’t know the answer, because limitations on contributions, limitations on spending get thrown out in court and public financing of elections hasn’t solved much either.
wminfield, I’m with you on this one! It seems our system corrupts many of those who go into it initially with nothing but the desire for public service. Money money money … for some it’s enriching themselves and for all it’s necessary to get re-elected. I don’t know the answer, because limitations on contributions, limitations on spending get thrown out in court and public financing of elections hasn’t solved much either.