QUOTE (Rex Kicka** @ Sep 13, 2010 -> 01:28 PM)
That's not being dishonest though, that's just being naive.
It's naive to think that someone won't be affected by the trappings of the prize they sought is. The vast majority of elected officials, by and large, believe that they are doing what they are doing in service to their country. And generally, those intentions are good. However, its easy to lose the balance between doing what's right and doing what's easy. Especially if what's right and what's popular are two completely different things.
So, you're saying then that people who get into politics should understand that they are required to be corrupt in order to do their jobs?
If it's a requirement, then why should anyone care or be surprised when a politician gets caught being dishonest?