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To: Lane3 who wrote (43821)	2/7/2002 10:05:00 AM
From: Neocon	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 82486

I think we have gone berserk with allegations of conflict of interest. If a politician makes a clearly nonsensical ruling, or one that is wholly out of character, then there is a basis for invoking conflict of interest and subjecting his dealings to scrutiny. If the ruling made is plausible, and within his purview, and in character given his ideological commitments and so forth, then let it be. The antidote to conflicts of interest is damaging publicity, should something come to light, and jail time if one can make out a case for out and out bribery. But to have the publicity make sense, we have to become more serious about allegations. For example, in the energy plan worked out by the Administration, was there one thing that would not have been more or less expected, given the Administration's nature? I have seen nothing. The whole business about talking to Enron executives is a red herring........

To: Lane3 who wrote (43821)	2/7/2002 11:22:15 AM
From: The Philosopher	Respond to of 82486

The political arena is corrosive. No one can make it up through the ranks without making compromises that eat away at that character I couldn't agree more. Have observed it myself. My former partner, a man of the highest honesty and integrity, got himself appointed to fill a seat in the State Legislature. It was frightening to watch the changes in him. I have friends involved in local politics. Even at this level, corrosive is the right word for it. Again, the answer is the Libertarinan answer. Take the power away from government, because as long as those in government have that power, it will corrupt them.