Corruption is both a cause and symptom of democratic failure.
Evidence
Structural corruption encompasses both illegal acts and perfectly lawful but morally questionable acts. … It sees corruption not only as a cause but also as a symptom of democratic failure. — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 1523
Categorization
- corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 1523
- XREF: connects to: Corruption in Saigon was a crippling malignancy for governance. — Neil Sheehan, A Bright Shining Lie, 1485; The Saigon regime’s corruption created a situation of universal complicity. — Neil Sheehan, A Bright Shining Lie, 1491; Structural corruption leads to democratic failure and social domination. — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 1523 (+6 more)
Broader Connections
- The Saigon regime’s corruption created a situation of universal complicity.
#expands(0.80) — Neil Sheehan, A Bright Shining Lie, 1491 - Corruption in Saigon was a crippling malignancy for governance.
#exemplifies(0.70) — Neil Sheehan, A Bright Shining Lie, 1485