[Zigurd]

Without taking money out of politics, the assertion that "we" are to blame has to assume advertising and influence peddling doesn't work.

[cosmicgadget]

We can be subject to influence and still remain responsible for our own actions.

[Zigurd]

Even if we had the perfect combination of public funding and low small dollar donation limits we would still need discernment and to take responsibility for our votes.

Nevertheless, getting big money donations out of politics would be a big improvement.