Should lobbying be Illegal?

[dblack]

The government controls the money ...

Again, that's the problem.

 

[Rawley]

Ok, try to get an audience without some money involved, I’m sure they’ll fling open their office to you.

Have you ever tried? You'd be surprised how receptive they are to meeting constituents in their offices. Try it.

 

[j-mac]

Have you ever tried? You'd be surprised how receptive they are to meeting constituents in their offices. Try it.

I haven’t shown up in person, but I have and do correspond with my reps regularly on issues important to me, and usually get the obligatory form letter back.

 

[Cellblock2429]

Clearly

Our Founders never considered this

/——/ Yes they did, Frank:
“The Founding Fathers were aware of lobbying and its implications, as lobbying has been part of American politics since the early days of the Republic. They recognized the influence of special interests and the need for a system that allowed citizens to petition their government, but they also had concerns about the potential for corruption and undue influence in the legislative process.”

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[CrusaderFrank]

/——/ Yes the did, Frank:
“The Founding Fathers were aware of lobbying and its implications, as lobbying has been part of American politics since the early days of the Republic. They recognized the influence of special interests and the need for a system that allowed citizens to petition their government, but they also had concerns about the potential for corruption and undue influence in the legislative process.”

Wikipedia Sky HISTORY TV Channel

Buying Congressman =/= Petition government