But what is an ethical answer to this type of fundraising? In our (UK wide) weird system, politicians have to raise money for electoral campaigns. Quite why the two candidates needed this much money considering the electorate aren’t canvassed, isn’t at all obvious. But no doubt influence is bought and I don’t see how, unless we fund campaigns from the public purse, we can stop this happening at present. Maybe all political donations can only be made to a party not a person, and the reasons why clearly stated?
Logic might dictate that next time, just see who can raise the most money and don't bother with a membership election. Time for a wholesale review of our crumbling 'democracy', beginning perhaps with the House of Lords.
But what is an ethical answer to this type of fundraising? In our (UK wide) weird system, politicians have to raise money for electoral campaigns. Quite why the two candidates needed this much money considering the electorate aren’t canvassed, isn’t at all obvious. But no doubt influence is bought and I don’t see how, unless we fund campaigns from the public purse, we can stop this happening at present. Maybe all political donations can only be made to a party not a person, and the reasons why clearly stated?
Cywilid ! It’s an embarrassment to our nation. We need a root & branch review when Independence arrives!
Logic might dictate that next time, just see who can raise the most money and don't bother with a membership election. Time for a wholesale review of our crumbling 'democracy', beginning perhaps with the House of Lords.