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By Dennis F. Thompson
The popularity of Congress isn't really excessive, and an individual who writes approximately its ethics runs the danger of both encouraging the bashers or becoming a member of the apologists. This ebook used to be written in a spirit of admire for Congress and with an perspective of admiration for many of these who function individuals.
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That question is one that simply does not arise in personal ethics. The critics of professionalism might still argue that the right answer to this question would give legislators as much ethical discretion as ordinary citizens enjoy. Legislative ethics, they might insist, should not place any more constraints on legislators than personal ethics imposes on ordinary citizens. The point presumably would be to permit legislators to continue to live as much as possible like ordinary citizens so that they could better represent the experiences of their constituents.
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Constituents are asking for more help with individual problems with government, and asking more forcefully. Political campaigns have become vastly Page 6 more expensive and funds more difficult to raise. The legislative process is increasingly specialized. Legislative life is less collegial. 33 Under these conditions, traditional norms and customs provide less guidance, and members and the public have less confidence about what legislative duties require. It is therefore not surprising that the conduct of members raises more questions and produces more controversy.