Tomlinson: Texas’s corruption is corrosive, laws go unenforced, democracy demands we make changes
Supporters of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton cheer as he leaves the stage during President Donald Trumpâs Save America rally held at the Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds in Robstown, TX, on Oct. 22, 2022.Paying bribes didn’t seem like a big deal when I was younger; I often thought I was doing a good deed.
in his army. He basically said in circuitous French: I’ve given you a uniform and a gun; if you don’t know how to get money, I cannot help you. Worst of all, corruption eats away at citizens’ faith in their government, society and culture. When trust in government fades, nations fail. Americans look down on less wealthy countries for their corruption, but we should know that others look at our campaign finance system with disgust. They see the enormous sums involved, the barely disguised payments for favors, and worry about American democracy., the most expensive in state history. Texas does not cap campaign donations, so rich and powerful people write million-dollar checks. You better believe that when donors want to discuss their businesses and policy, Texas politicos jump.
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