It's Time to Get Involved!

In my last blog I covered what corruption is in general.  If you haven't read it, I recommend that you do so.  You will find examples that happen every day and are committed by our leaders.  As example, falsified time cards, personal compensation and enrichment from official actions, and many more illegal or improper actions.  You will also see how some actions are illegal, while others are just unfair political corruption where their friends are benefiting for no other reason than a close relationship.  Most aren't even qualified for the position or benefit they unjustly are serving in.  In other words, 'The Good 'Ole Boys Club'.  That's a pretty quick recap, again, I encourage you to read it prior to this blog.  You can find it at  Corruption. (sewardforcarrollcounty.blogspot.com)     Let's move on to why or if corruption even matters or if it's important.  Maybe it doesn't matter to you, and you just believe that action...

      A lot of people are throwing around the word 'CORRUPTION' lately.  But do they have a case?  Is there really that much corruption locally or is this just a catch-all phrase that people use to try and make government officials look bad?  What is corruption, anyway?  I'm not going to quote a dictionary's definition of what they call corruption.  I want to keep this simple.  And if I'm wrong then you can make fun of me all you want.  I'm not an attorney, but I was in law enforcement for ten years and a private investigator for almost 30 years now, so I've dealt with the subject quite a few times.  I know enough to write this blog and give you thoughts, ideas, and definitions.  To me, corruption is very simple.  When you are an elected official, appointed to a government seat, or a government employee in general and you do something where you are personally going to profit unfairly...