Friday, July 21, 2006
I really don't see the point
I really don't see the point of the legislature passing this new ban on incomplete gift checks. Will it actually accomplish anything?
Why not get rid of all the constraints on accepting monies and let each and every politician be accountable for the money they receive and the attached favors they give when they get into office.
One criticism to this argument is that it might create a greater incentive for inefficient allocations of resources to political ends (pumping up the public choice). However, we have to look at how much is currently allocated to dodging the bullets of campaign contribution regulation.
Why not get rid of all the constraints on accepting monies and let each and every politician be accountable for the money they receive and the attached favors they give when they get into office.
One criticism to this argument is that it might create a greater incentive for inefficient allocations of resources to political ends (pumping up the public choice). However, we have to look at how much is currently allocated to dodging the bullets of campaign contribution regulation.
