The latest political lobbyist scandal centering on Jack Abramoff raises some tedious legal questions. At what point do monetary contributions and VIP treatments become bribes?

Lobbyist Abramoff has pleaded guilty to several state and federal felony charges in exchange for his cooperation in prosecuting some of our Lawmakers. The immediate result is those same Elected Officials are returning his money as fast as they can. But if it is determined that a crime has been committed, will it really matter?

I would not want the FBI's job to sort out what is legal lobbying and what is a crime. No wonder that the FBI has been recruiting Jurisprudence college majors to fill their ranks.

Conservative Republicans now have somewhat majority control of Congress. With so many critical issues and a divided public, the unwelcome task of cleaning house could not have come at a worse time.

And don't forget, mid term elections will be held this year!

Any majority government is a decisive government. For good or ill things get done. Is there a politically expedient course of action that will serve the public and clean house?

Even with a majority Congress, our Commander in Chief now fights tooth and nail to carry out his vision. How much tougher will his job be if the Democrats regain majority?

If that does happen, it won't be because of Sean Penn, the ACLU, Sen. Pelosi, or the San Francisco Chronicle. It will be because of individual decisions to accept Jack Abramoff's money.