The problem is they may have been good guys to begin with but after so many years on pedestals they become corrupt in several ways.
You raise an interesting point. Is everyone that is elected able to be corrupted? I don’t know yet. The one I work with are not – but I know they’re not the normal. I don’t think anything would turn them, but others I see are weak. It also makes a point for limitation of time of public service. Of course that limits how far up the “chain” they can get before stopping. I currently believe that the “vetting” is one of, if not the most important processes that we all need to get involved in – then getting the candidates elected – and holding them accountable.