How come I don't hear anyone who is complaining about "cash for access" (scare quotes are a little ridiculous and just opposition rhetoric) isn't pushing for a return of the per voter subsidy?

If we want to have a functioning democracy then it needs to be paid for by either individuals who want to fork out their own money or by taxpayers. I bet you if Joe Canadian was asked if these fundraisers should continue or if they should foot the bill, these events would continue. 

Journalism is so weak in this country.