EDITORIAL: Political gift-taking stains state's legislative process
EDITORIAL: Political gift-taking stains state's legislative process If politicians are convinced that they are in no way swayed by gifts of tickets, travel and swag bestowed by lobbyists in a never-ending Christmas morning of influence-peddling, good for them. We aren't.Neither is a San Luis Obispo marriott golf trousers golf resorts Republican, state Sen. Sam Blakeslee, who has introduced a bill to prohibit state officials from accepting freebies such as greens fees at swanky golf resorts, tickets for overseas trips, fine cigars and expensive gourmet meals -- all luxurious perks of Sacramento lawmakers' jobs that substantiate voters' perception of corruption in the halls of government.Human nature being what it is, legislators can't help Does the Honda Classic Miss Tiger Woods but feel a tug of obligation marriott golf resorts when the legal graft comes knocking. The evidence suggests that, despite lawmakers' assurances to the contrary, they tend to get things done for special interests that cough up the goods.
