Contribution Critics

Just as a baseball player may blame a loss on a call from the umpire, politicians often fault government officials for their failure to succeed. Sports critics will explain how there are a number of reasons that can lead to a loss, and that trying to the shift the weight of the problem behind an umpire is only shielding players from recognizing their own weaknesses they must develop to win. Politicians finding themselves behind in fundraising, losing races, and unhappy with their success are now turning to contribution limits as a crutch rather than making an effort to their own money. Every candidate starts out with the same score in their account, but those who raise more money are simply working harder and developing the relationships they will need to be an effective legislator for their district. Rex Sinquefield is constantly being criticized for his efforts and contributions in the political arena. Looking at the facts, it would be hard to find anyone as generous and giving as he has been in terms of sharing his money for a good cause. How can critics spend their time knocking Rex Sinquefield when he has used his money to help special needs children, poor and disadvantaged urban children, and doing whatever is in his power to develop the St. Louis community? It would be one thing if Rex was spending his days with financial advisers and do whatever he could to make himself even wealthier, but he is reaching out and trying to make positive change with the resources he has been fortunate enough to acquire. Because Rex Sinquefield has passion in these areas, he has found legislators who share his interest and donate towards their campaign in an effort to help people, not hurt opposing politicians. Every campaign focuses their fundraising around finding donors who will support their interests, but those who cannot find people to support their views and back up their campaign need to focus on their personal appeal to their constituents rather than trying to blame the laws for their opponent’s success. Our world needs more citizens like Rex Sinquefield who want to put back into their community rather than be money hungry towards their personal interests, and those who are criticizing his donations are ultimately criticizing the effort to help disadvantaged children. Baseball players striking out are encouraged hit the batting cage and start swinging at pitches rather than getting upset at an umpire calling a third strike; critics on contribution limits need to stop searching the web for loopholes and pointing fingers and get out in their community to find their own support.