Organizational
lapses, such as in non-profits or companies, regarding institutional conflicts
of interest can extend in impact as far as distorting or impairing government
policy and national interest if a principal of the organization also holds a high
government office. Relying on whether a position in such a dual-role has
scruples of character against exploiting conflicts of interest is vulnerable
because people differ substantially in character. As a result, I contend that
even the appearance of such conflicts should not be permitted. I use the case
of U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and the Clinton Foundation to make
my point.
The full essay is at "Hillary Clinton and the Clinton Foundation."