Originally posted by: TheAdvocate
Originally posted by: Genx87
Originally posted by: TheAdvocate
Originally posted by: BrownTown
Every major company hires lobbyists to argue their point of view to political leaders. The problem is that there are so many lobbyists in Washington that its hard to tell who is supplying you with good information and who is only looking after their own interests.
actually, they are all full of crap and should be banned. Lou Dobbs was right.
1st amendment
Where does the 1st amendment state "thou shalt be able to purchase and write legislation provided you have the deepest pockets. Govt is for sale."
You exercise your 1st amendment rights when you vote, not when you buy off the system.
1st amendment grants one the right to petition their legislator for grievances.
This includes lobbyists.
This is wrong. Large sums are basically *required* to get elected, and the huge concentration of wealth in our nation gives the power to spend that money to a very few people.
Not at all, if you think getting rid of lobbyists will somehow change voter apathy good luck.