Today's April 30, 2007 New York Times gives a great editorial on a reform topic close to my heart: lobbyist bundling of candidate campaign contributions. Through a rich confabulation of eye-popping verse, the Times brings us in on the current ethics debate in the House.
As a Libertarian, I believe in a relatively unencumbered, free market for our national economy. This means no or little collution between business and government when policy is debated in Congress and the Executive branch. As a reformer, I think it's unethical for a special interest with a Washington address to have moneyed access to the legislative process. Lobbyist bundling is guilty on both counts, as it abuses the professional relationship between lobbyist and elected official through personal exchange of campaign finances.
The House of Representatives should follow the lead of the Senate by passing a bill that includes requiring disclosure of this bundling activity.
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