[bparsons]

This is the sort of thing that occurs when the interests of the public become subordinate to the interests of a lawless aristocracy. Financial, social and public safety considerations are costs that can be transferred to the public to preserve the wealth of a few individuals.

[themafia]

Was there a time when the interests of the public weren't subordinate?

[davidw]

It's not a binary on/off thing. It's a lot, lot worse right now.

[cosmicgadget]

In the aristocracy's defense, we voted for this.

[Zigurd]

Without taking money out of politics, the assertion that "we" are to blame has to assume advertising and influence peddling doesn't work.