[AnotherUnixGeek]

"Put simply, corruption undermines the promise of democracy," Holder said. "It imperils development, stability, and faith in our markets. And it weakens the rule of law."

Corruption is an inherent part of any large bureaucracy in which longevity, entitlements and centers of power are more important than merit - and that is exactly what government is. Want to reduce corruption? Reduce the size and power of government.

[arthurus]

Corruption is inherent in any regulation of anything by government. When the influence on products and marketing comes from the government rather tan the market then businesses must use their resources more and more to shape the regulation rather than to improve product and reduce costs. The main competition now between UPS and FedEx is over access to and purchase of bureaucrats and Congressmen, not market competition.