As the death toll rises the "envelopes" get thicker.
The "formula goes something like this":
News: There's another active shooter, dozens of victims...
Senator: "I'm sorry, Bob, but you're asking me for a very unpopular vote."
NRA Lobbyist: "Well, perhaps this will help ease your conscience."
(Hands over an enormously thick plain white envelope)
Senator (quickly pocketing the envelope and looking around
nervously), "Well, Bob... I can't promise anything, but I'll see
what I can do [wink, wink, smile].
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