[tlug] [OT] Corrupt politicians again

["Stephen J. Turnbull" <stephen@example.com>]

Scott Robbins writes:

 > Sigh, let me stop, before I get started on another rant about ISPs and cell
 > phone companies and bribed politicians.  I think, in my old age, I blame
 > everything on corrupt politicians.  :)

Larry Lessig (of "Code Is Law") has a couple of books on the subject.
He doesn't blame the politicians, they're only doing what they're
supposed to do (represent their constituents) under severe financial
constraints that requires paying a lot of attention to lobbyists.