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One thing I've always found odd about politics is how lobbyists are an accepted part of it. I think lobbying goes against the very essence of democracy, giving a handful of people a disproportionate amount of influence. Should lobbying be banned?
One thing I've always found odd about politics is how lobbyists are an accepted part of it. I think lobbying goes against the very essence of democracy, giving a handful of people a disproportionate amount of influence. Should lobbying be banned?
You thinking at another time in America it was different?
The corruption of congress during the civil war was stupefyingly huge dwarfing anything we have going on today.
Absolutely not.
who decides to ban who?
You?
A committee appointed by democrats? Perhaps a committee appointed by republicans?
Between 1998 and 2006, roughly $16 billion was spent by the top 15 sectors, not even counting campaign contributions. What does the First Amendment have to do with any of that?
Between 1998 and 2006, roughly $16 billion was spent by the top 15 sectors, not even counting campaign contributions. What does the First Amendment have to do with any of that?
No one is taking away the right to petition the government. It's their "right" to influence politicians based on the amount of money and perks being given that should be banned. lobbyists are not petitioning the government to help any individual. They petition to help a corporation.
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One thing I've always found odd about politics is how lobbyists are an accepted part of it. I think lobbying goes against the very essence of democracy, giving a handful of people a disproportionate amount of influence. Should lobbying be banned?
Yes.
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