Need a little feedback here. I will lay out a scenario and please respond in the comments whether you think it represents an ethical problem and if so, how severe it is.
A legislator serves on the board of directors of a foundation. That foundation grants money to an organization that advocates for a policy position. The legislator introduces, moves through committee and approval by the full body a bill to enact the policy position of the advocacy organization.
Is this an ethical problem?
I think you know the answer… what I’d like to know is: what are the specifics? Maybe the Soup would also like to know.