This source of corruption, alas, is inherent in the democratic system itself, and it can only be controlled, if at all, by finding ways to encourage legislators to subordinate ambition to principle.

Under the circumstances, may I suggest another means of encouraging probity in elective office. I refer to term limitations, which can serve ends beyond that of saving congressional souls.

What distinguishes the campaign finance issue from just about every other one being debated these days is that the two sides do not divide along conventional liberal/ conservative lines.

What people fail to appreciate is that the currency of corruption in elective office is, not money, but votes.

If enough people openly engage in conduct once considered reprehensible, we rewrite the rule book and assume that God, as a good democrat, will go along.

The kind of corruption the media talk about, the kind the Supreme Court was concerned about, involves the putative sale of votes in exchange for campaign contributions.

I had hoped that the current presidential campaign debates might educate the public as to what is really involved in the ongoing controversy over campaign financing.

Given the difficulty of resisting such temptations over the longer run, a proper concern for the welfare of congressional souls may well be the ultimate argument in favor of term limitations.

In rendering its decision in our case, the Supreme Court equated money with speech because these days it takes the first to make yourself heard.

If it is bread that you seek, you will have bread. If it is the soul you seek, you will find the soul. If you understand this secret, you know you are that which you seek.

Get lost in love to find the ecstasy of love.

People who believe their god loves them unconditionally are less able to be controlled through divine terrorism.

Every spiritual tradition has this idea of death and resurrection. It's not unique to Christianity.

We were mighty short of infielders in those days

My brother had boxes of comic books. He was really the collector.

When you use your life for God's glory, everything you do can become an act of worship

Corruptisima republica plurimae leges.

For small business men and women, less paperwork means higher profits, boosted sales and more time with the family.

We gotta be free - The eagle and me. see Amelia Jenks Bloomer, Emancipation of Women