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Re: Money and politics
I agree with the first paragraph, but suggest that what is required is a reliable way to insure that lobbyists have to rely on their persuasive powers without the added leverage of campaign contributions. If indirect elections for some offices (like the US and state Senates) are the only way to accomplish this, then so be it.

The other possibility of course, is to reduce the opportunities for behind-the-scenes dealmaking, but I've seen how well open meeting laws work in California.
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