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Debate: Is corruption a moral or a legal issue?

Too often the corruption debate and discussions all over the world are focused on how somebody broke a law. By that definition Mahatma Gandhi was the most corrupt man since he periodically broke British laws!

By dictionary definition corruption relates to doing things which are not ethical.

Hence how should the corruption be defined and fought for greater good?

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    Oct 25 2012: I think the fight against corruption should start from each one of us. If we live a life which is simple and spiritual then together we can reduce corruption. http://www.nariphaltan.org/possessions.htm

    Ultimately if in whatever we do we should always keep in mind the greater good of people even if it flouts the existing laws. When large number of people do this then the laws can be changed and modified. This working for greater good is the best hedge against corruption in a democratic society.

    Cheers.

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