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To: thames_sider who wrote (5199)	3/28/2002 6:38:36 PM
From: TimF	Respond to of 21057

Those are bribes too. So is it OK now? I don't think I would call it a bribe. Its more of a case where the companies send money to the people who most support their ideas, then it is a case of politicians changing their minds because of the money a company gives them. If I was a politician who had any decent chance of success the NRA would probably give me money. But I have long been a supporter of strong 2nd amendment rights. I don't really see the idea of people or organizations contributing to politicians they support as a bribe. Now if I was an advocate of more gun control and I got a check from the NRA and then changed all my votes to be against gun control, then maybe you could say the payment was a bribe but I don't see this happen that often. Would you say that an honest politician (to the extent that any such animal exists) should turn down money from any political group or organization? Also the money goes to the campaign, not to Bush's wallet or the personal account of any other politician. But yes there is a benefit to the politician when his campaign gets lots of money. Among other things it helps him keep his job. Tim