There's been a lot of slightly sanctimonious stuff in the Media lately about MP's expenses, when I think it's fair to say that screwing the system is an activity not just confined to politics. The principal leader of this moral crusade seems to be The Daily Telegraph - whose owner was the corrupt Conrad Black.
In many cases these politicians or ministers seem to have making the most of the perks that they thought were freely available to them. Politics is a dirty game, but it should have its compensations - or it used to. I suppose there is the view that as representatives of the people, they should be examined to scrutiny greater than for other professions. But I still wonder how much of the furore is distracting from the more important business of world affairs.
I also wonder how far this is going to spread. Just imagine how much would come out if, for instance, there was a similar expose of Hollywood stars or film producers who'd lapped up the complimentaries and over-indulged themselves for their own personal gain.
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