The problem with Politics

Listening to NPR on the way home the other day, I was fascinated by the story Breaking the system of 'legalized bribery' on Marketplace. It caught my attention because of this statement made by the commentator:

Deep in plea agreements won by Justice Department lawyers are admissions by the defendants--Abramoff and his cronies Tony Rudy, Michael Scanlon and Neil Volz--that they conspired to use campaign contributions to bribe lawmakers. Even though these gifts were fully disclosed and within prescribed limits, the government said they were criminal, and the defendants agreed. [Emphasis Eliel's--Ed.]

My friends from all walks of life and all political leanings are all disgusted with the state of affairs in politics these days. Democrats, Libertarians, Republicans, and Independents all have joined me in expressing frustration with the perception that unless you have a lot of money, your voice is going to go unheard by your elected "representatives".

These admissions of guilt that prove that it's not a perception. It's a reality.

Follow the link to the Marketplace story: they've got links to the court filings. It's pretty sad reading.