onetime2:
I didn't defend what Kerry did. Neither did I defend the political process that allows ALL other politicians to do as Kerry did. I simply pointed out that political service to special interest groups over the general public good is different in kind. In Kerry's case, at least SOME public good was done - - a project half done got completed where it might not have. What public good has been accomplished as a result of the administration's secretly drafted energy policy? We know how the oil and coal industry have benefitted.
The influence of money over our political leaders in this country is appalling and is one of, if not the greatest, problems we encounter in effecting needed change in this country. I am sure you are as troubled as I am over how much influence monied interests are able to control the behavior of our present White House.