2007-12-20 01:16:23 · 4 answers · asked by Heaven J Daddy 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Sorry I was under the impression that it was already banned.
2007-12-20 04:42:37 · answer #1 · answered by Bleh! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is considered "illegal" within the various political networks is flexible and the decision to invest resources to actually investigate issues would depend primarily on the interests associated with the elected representative. It's a matter of interpretation--should this application of a rep's knowledgebase conflict with their own interests or understanding of the law, then it is less likely to see one of them act to correct an issue. Should the collective network of politicians be working together "on the same page", then there is less of an application of the law itself since it is a collective effort.
This is why it is important to consider a politicians voting history, the issues they found important in the past, how these issues were dealt with in the real world off paper, as well as their interests.
ps: more important when considering domestic social policies that effect the distribution of personal assests and/or resources.
2007-12-20 10:19:22 · answer #2 · answered by dollysj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not necessary, because politicians get to make the laws that define what "illegal" means.
2007-12-20 09:20:35 · answer #3 · answered by righteousjohnson 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Giving up already? Tough it out bud, and put some faith in checks and balances. Participate!
2007-12-20 09:19:43 · answer #4 · answered by Ellis 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋