two questions for Hillary supporters......

[HassleCat]

11. Not illegal

I believe it's customary for serving presidents to refuse speaking fees, but their wives have taken in big charitable contributions for ages. I imagine Bill ad Chelsea Clinton will do the same when Hillary becomes president. (Yes, I admit she'll probably win.) I much prefer the Sanders model, which holds to the traditional role of a public servant. I think a former secretary of state should not charge what the market will bear, but only what is reasonable, and should only appear for worthy causes. Yes, the Clintons use their foundation as a political tool. Canadian energy corporations do not give money to US charities because they're worried about American kids getting obese. They give money because they want to be connected to people who can help them, and the Clintons are such people. Is it quid pro quo? Legally, no. I don't like it, but it will pass ethics guidelines, which I would argue are too loose.