Integrity

Integrity is the second principle of political life as discussed here. No financial obligation should be accepted if it undermines the politician’s position.

Once again, the wording of the principle raises difficulties. What does it mean, to undermine a politician’s position? In my view, the simple acceptance of a financial contribution says nothing about a politician’s integrity. Jesse Unruh said it best ( this is the cleaned up version) “If you can’t take their money and vote against them,...