Letter: Lawmaker who accepted bribe is behind the times

Whereas the identification of the legislator who allegedly took a $35,000 bribe definitely makes for fascinating water cooler hypothesis, it factors to a bigger failure on their half.

As a substitute of money, they may have publicly accepted a automobile that they’d take with them after they depart workplace. Actually, the solely distinction between that and President Trump accepting a $400 million jet is the greenback worth. Or they may have employed World Liberty Monetary to create a cryptocurrency for them. With Trump members of the family listed as co-founders, all types of money may circulate their means with zero federal oversight.

Lastly, they may have taken a touch from the U.S. Supreme Courtroom, which final 12 months held that lawmakers can settle for “gratuities” for previous acts.

It is disappointing to know that now we have such behind-the-times legislators who nonetheless assume baggage of money are the strategy to go.

Steve Miller

Makiki

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