This is treating a symptom not the cause. The cause of money in politics is the virtually unlimited power of the government today. The government now has the p

This is treating a symptom not the cause. The cause of money in politics is the virtually unlimited power of the government today. The government now has the power to grant special privileges, bestow grants and tax breaks on specific industries or businesses and hamper and even crush competitors with unfair regulations. People will naturally try to influence this process through any means (including money) to protect their perceived interests. The question that needs to be asked is; What is the nature of government and what is its proper function in a free society?