I do not wish to condemn politicians for the state of corruption in this country. However, I do wish to condemn bribery that surfaced when big business and filthy rich people were allowed to make political donations. Plus, lobbyists, often ex-politicians, who are allowed to roam the halls of parliaments offering sweeteners and jobs, to some sitting members.
These two things, donations and lobbyists, must be outlawed if politicians are to become honest and not run by big business.
Keeping the community together and the community voice loud and clear is what The Echo is about. More than ever we need your help to keep this voice alive and thriving in the community.
Like all businesses we are struggling to keep food on the table of all our local and hard working journalists, artists, sales, delivery and drudges who keep the news coming out to you both in the newspaper and online. If you can spare a few dollars a week – or maybe more – we would appreciate all the support you are able to give to keep the voice of independent, local journalism alive.
Then they will do the same things a different way and call it a different thing. You need to figure out a way to change the incentives.