Exactly. But how to eliminate corruption? I think it can be reduced by introducing accountability and consequences. In today's western systems of government and public institutions, there are no, at least not many, consequences besides losing an election.

In Ontario where I live, Dalton McGuinty was the leader of the provincial Liberal party and won an election almost 25 years ago. He campaigned on 'no new taxes'. Once in office, he immediately introduced a new tax: the employer health tax. A citizen took him to court over his blatant lie but lost the case because basically the judge said 'politicians lie, no big deal'.