Corruption in Politics

So, as you're prolly aware by now, the Governor of Illinois was alledgedly planning on selling the Senate seat vacated by Barack Obama. The guy apparantly had legal bills, and who knows what other money troubles that made him consider selling out the democratic process. It's a pretty classic scenario...you get in over your head, and then decide the only way to get back out of the pit is to take a few roads you'd never otherwise consider.

At least, one would hope selling a Senate seat isn't on the first page of options for a state Governor.

However, you have to remember this is America. We have a long and colorful history of corrupt politicians. It's human nature...when you think you can make some extra cash, you do so. Especially when it's significant money and you don't think you can get caught. There are exceptions...but they really are exceptions. For every judge who gets bought off by Vito Corleone, there's a Russel Crowe who actually turns in the $1,000,000 in drug money he finds in the trunk of a car.

But at the same time...what do you think?? How rampant (or not) do you think corruption is today? Do you think that you can get a parking fine dropped by slipping the meter maid a $20? Did you ever watch some guy walk free from his fifth DUI? Watched a Congressman vote for the most irrational bill with weak backup?

E-mail me, leave a comment, give me a call or text...whatever. Let me know how corrupt you think our society really is, and I'll post the replies next Thursday. Till then...adios!