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Wasteful spending is only a small part of the earmark problem. The problem of earmarks is a problem of bribery, vote-buying, and ongoing political corruption. Earmark projects are typically buried within unrelated legislation to keep the spending hidden from the general public. Politicians use earmarks to reward supporters and enrich themselves. The real cost of an individual earmark goes way beyond the dollar figure reported in legislation. The real cost is political corruption that is destroying the public trust in government.
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Ceterum censeo Carthaginem esse delendam.
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