John Baer, columnist at The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Daily News and Philly.com tells us in this column.
“Because, as reported by the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, more than 900 lobbyists spent more than $500 million last year on behalf of businesses, professionals, retailers, etc., to push or block state legislation.
“Because lobbyists’ clients give lawmakers campaign funds.
“Because fund-raising/re-election replaces efforts to shape a tax system that’s sensible and fair.”
Plainly stated, because we allow this kind of government.
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