The Legalization of Corruption

Money has become a powerful force in the political system, overshadowing the one-person, one-vote principle of democracy by allowing wealthy individuals and corporations to exert disproportionate influence. This dynamic enables donors to essentially trade campaign contributions for government favors, which illustrates a shift away from public representation toward a system that prioritizes the interests of those with money. As a result, the integrity of democratic processes is compromised, and individuals without financial backing struggle to have their voices heard in crucial political environments. This system has grown increasingly normalized over the last fifty years, leading to a crisis in democracy as legal frameworks have adjusted to facilitate this type of corruption.