The corruption is the point

The word "ethics" might as well not exist in Ohio politics.

I understand that most Ohioans aren’t committed communists willing to give their lives to a burgeoning militia movement deep in Hocking Hills. My views are in the minority no matter how you slice the cake in Ohio. I accept that.

However, I can’t stand corruption. Maybe that would change if there were a scandal involving kickbacks on a high-speed rail pro…