Optometrists Organization Suffers From Bad Optics

My boss has an alternative meaning for the word "optics." Instead of referring to the science of light, she uses it to mean "how things look to others." Apparently, the Kentucky Optometric Association is optically challenged.

It was bad enough that the Association threw $400,000 at lawmakers in order to get their "Make Me a Doctor" bill greased through the General Assembly. Now, they're actually hosting a reception to buy more votes thank the legislators for their prompt attention to this important issue facing our state.

Is it legal? Yep, every bit of it, apparently. Still, it is just another example of the cynical, money-driven pit our state government has fallen into. The KOA paid the money and got lots of money in their pockets in return. What's a few Benedictine sandwiches between friends?

So, the next question is: Which of the legislators also suffer from bad optics and Scratch My Back Syndrome, and which ones actually have some ethical vision left? Might be interesting to stand outside the reception and see who is cynical enough to attend.