[Iscool]

of course a lobby has to work to explain what they want and why it is important.

Really??? So when we the people of this country want one thing and our Reps go against us to "follow the money", we should agree that that's how the system was set up??? Nonsense...

Congress is elected to represent the people...To make laws for the people Not just those who can gather a bunch of $2000.00 doners...And that's just the money we know about...Lobbiests should be illegal...

[Modernman]

...Lobbiests should be illegal...

Why should it be illegal for an American, or group of Americans, to hire somebody to represent their interests?

[q_an_a]

want to lobby your congressman/woman? send $50.00 and then join a group that also sends money. the ____ association of gardeners. you will get heard. remember that johnny chung got into the white house for only 10K. a congressman listens for less. it is a shame that voting does not do it all, but the congress people don't know why you voted.