Why is there no Report-A-Bribe website in the U.S., like some people started in India and China.?

Actually, the Chinese site was recently shut down by the Chinese government. It seems they had a problem with making the information public for all to see. You would think they would be grateful for the help, if they were fighting corruption.

Why does not a similar website exist in the U.S.? Does the U.S. government have a problem with the concept? Who/ or what would prevent such a website from being established in the U.S.?
Or has no one thought about it?

I think we need one especially for the corruption at local levels. Many towns are run for the benefit of a few families, with even state and federal funds funneled to the localities used improperly.

We need a similar website regarding how those funds are used, and also on how local government contracts involving state and federal funds are awarded.
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The FBI has limited resources. It would be great if they could go after every case of government graft reported to them. But they cannot.
The problem of corruption at the local level is too widespread. In some areas its even become an accepted part of the culture.
To those who think the local police can help, think about who pays the salaries of the local police.
Corruption of government officials is a political problem.
But if people could learn on the internet what shady dealings are going on in their towns and cities, then you can bet they will be motivated to work for political change!
Before the internet, some newspapers actually did a good job of investigative reporting. You don't find that anymore.
What do you think about this idea?

KarenL2011-06-25T08:38:50Z

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There are already "Report a Crime/Bribe" hotline and webpages in the US. You mention the recent FBI bulletin board that caught the Boston Mob Boss. We also have whistle-blower rules et al. But how are you going to get justice (or reward) when the people who set up these "tip-lines" have a vested interested in the corruption.

Reporting election fraud in States line MN, IL, et al. will get the reporting citizen labelled as a bigot or political hack by the all too friendly media. Remember Linda Tripp, in the Clinton Monica case, she was condemned for reporting the slutty behavior of Clinton. She was forced to resign or take retirement, he is a millionaire several times over.

Some of the FFL holders in AZ leaked their knowledge of "Fast and Furious" only to have their license to be inspected by the BATFE with near revocation.

The media is clearly biased and the crime reporter depend for their lively on the police which in turn demand only positive stories about the police.

India may have these sites because their politics is not as entrenched as that in the US. Remember, in our 1¼ political parties system you either play the buy votes with public money or your "own" members of one party along with all the members of the Democratic will destroy you, e.g. Lieberman (I,CT) Ryan

When it comes to corruption, you must always ask, whose ox is being gored? Who benefits from the corruption.

J. Ward2011-06-24T22:47:35Z

make one.