It's about time we see big corporations and their executives being held accountable for their actions, especially when it involves corrupting our political system. This case against Paul La Schiazza and the involvement of Michael Madigan is a glaring example of how deeply corporate interests are entangled with those in power, influencing legislation for their benefit. It's a stark reminder of why we need comprehensive campaign finance reform and stricter lobbying laws. The fact that a $22,500 contract was used as a bribe to secure favorable legislation for AT&T shows how cheaply our democracy can be undermined. I'm glad to see the jury deliberating on this case, and it's crucial that justice is served. This should serve as a wake-up call for a systemic change to purge corruption from our political processes.