Until it is a federal offense for lawmakers to receive ANYTHING -
the system you have in place is a corrupt one.

It may be hard to determine the vote, but it certainly provides access to legislators. A couple of hours in the private box of a company at a Jazz game is more time than any of us will ever get, except perhaps at election time. Then at dinner catered at the capitol lobbyists may not overtly lobby the legislators, but the subliminal message is easily delivered by the centerpieces, and the lobbyists in company jackets pretending to organize the event. But, most of all is the feelings we all have of gratitude for those who have provided a service for us. Don't kid yourself, lobbyists get their moneys worth.

where else can you buy politicians for the price of a Jazz ticket?

How absurd!

All any legislator has to do, is accept a check, position, favors, stock, etc. UNDER THE TABLE.

Not only will we never know about this - it is completely legal.

And of course they will all cop a :

"The gifts I receive don't influence my decision and actions whatsoever."

Anyone who believes the gifts don't affect votes, I have a bridge in Brooklyn for sale, cheap!

Willie -
What makes you think Jazz tickets is ALL they are getting?