Not even the appearance of impropriety sways them…

Kansas City Mayor Mark Funkhouser says he sees nothing wrong with accepting the free use of a car from a local Honda dealership, but some ethics experts say the deal — while legal — is troubling.

So why is the elected official taking the gift from a corporation?

Funkhouser said he cannot afford a new car.

Really?

The dealership will still own the car and replace it as often as annually. Taxpayers will continue to pay a $600-a-month car allowance to the mayor.

So what does the Democrat have to say about this improper gift?

“It is a nice new car,” he said. “The new mayor is not mentally challenged. Somebody offers you a brand new car you take it.”

Of course you do… even if you’re an elected public official and it might affect public confidence in your office.

Then again, being a Democrat, maybe there wasn’t any confidence to begin with…