Took too long

I’ve talked about governmental corruption before.  I have to say I think it took WAY too long to bring charges against Rep William Jefferson, but at least it’s happened.  (details).  I don’t care your political affiliation, if you take bribes (and I view lobbyists as legal bribery… they’ve gotta go), you should be gone.  I realize this would wash away most, if not all, of congress… so be it.  Congress (and most forms of government officials) serve at OUR electing, they should serve US… not those who have the $$$.   This frustrates me beyond reason.  I can donate as much of my hard earned money as I can, volunteer, and vote for an elected official.  If they win, none of my previous effort matters a hill of beans.  Since one corporation will come in, offer millions and then the representative is now far more indebted to them than they are to me.  Makes you just want to give up… at least there is a chance if we start locking these guys up, they’ll start getting the picture.  Sigh.

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