Clearly we can say that the entire concept of taking huge lobbyist dollars after being appointed to regulate the same industry is an obvious conflict of interest. But, "conflict of interest" is far too weak when describing the sale of government power behind the veil of an argument for big business providing "more value" to the consumer. This level of a transparent breach of public trust is in my opinion, the equivalent of selling national secrets to a foreign country. It's treason IMO and should carry with it, the appropriate corresponding penalty.
Clearly we can say that the entire concept of taking huge lobbyist dollars after being appointed to regulate the same industry is an obvious conflict of interest. But, "conflict of interest" is far too weak when describing the sale of government power behind the veil of an argument for big business providing "more value" to the consumer. This level of a transparent breach of public trust is in my opinion, the equivalent of selling national secrets to a foreign country. It's treason IMO and should carry with it, the appropriate corresponding penalty.
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