Originally Posted by flstf

I believe most polititians are corrupt. The ability to use influence to secure favorable loans, employment for family and friends, inside investment opportunities, etc.. are too enticing to pass up for most. I believe it is normal operating procedure and if we kicked them all out the government would have to shut down. Heck, many of them don't even try to hide it anymore because the ethics committees do little or nothing and we voters just don't seem to care enough to unelect them.