Not everyone is a bg/bush/clinton clone. I think the problem lies more in the hero worship and media bloodsucking. Everyone feels that there is no hope so accept the status quo. Quit reporting on the Jacksons and Sharptons and report more on the Mother Laurences, Sister Theresa's. A grifter cannot be forced into parting with their ill gotten gains but they can damn sure be shamed into it or exposed. Takes an attitude swing at the grass roots. Lese Majesty is not in force and the church no longer gets a guarrantied 10% so that income stream must be ponied up to an elected body that will take care of the lesser folks in need, not use it to further line their own dempub pockets.
thanx,
bill