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Originally Posted by drcampbell
I say the solution is not necessarily less government, (or more) but less-corrupt government.
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That sounds like a good start,
IF we can get there. But I don't think we can.
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Originally Posted by drcampbell
And the only way to that end is to elect people who do not accept lobbyist money, special-interest money, PAC money, corporate contributions or soft money.
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I'd like to be able to do this, but again, I don't think we can. The money is going to find its way to the politicians. No amount of laws, rules, or promises will keep the big money from those with power and influence.
On the other hand, if we limited the power and influence of the government, there would be less incentive for the money to come looking.
If the state and federal governments did not have the ability to pass mandates on insurance, the insurance companies (and others) would have no reason to try to buy off the politicians.
Tell me how this would not work.
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Originally Posted by drcampbell
If we can't do that, the very least we could do is require members of Congress to be open about who's backing them by wearing the corporate logos of the corporations sponsoring them out in the open, a'la NASCAR.
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That would be great!
