But no politician has time for everyone. It's always a question of priorities, and money establishes those priorities. Money gets the individuals into the door. Money revises legislation. Money restrain the enforcement of laws.
Money has a direct impact on the substance of almost every piece of legislation.
It is little wonder, the more I think about it, that our citizens are disenchanted with politics and government. This process has corrupted both parties. It has been there for a long time, probably reaching a stage now never before seen. Politicians, I think, persistently underestimate the intelligence and instincts of the American citizens who are fully aware of the corrupting power and influence of money, and, therefore, feel disenchanted from having any impact on the political system. And yet, as John said, there's a fatal addiction that prevents anything from turning it around.