The Market for Votes
A political theorist proposes a system where citizens are legally allowed to sell their vote to the highest bidder in national elections. The theorist argues this would be an efficient way to allocate political influence to those who value it most, and it would provide income to those who are less politically engaged. Based on the provided scenario, explain the primary objection to this proposal from the perspective that certain transactions can devalue or corrupt important human goods and practices.
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