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On the contrary. Lobbyists often represent the very industries, businesses etc. that are up against gubmint regulation and meddling. Lobbyists present their client’s concerns to government representatives in order to represent their interests when congress legislates initiatives that affect them.

It can often be portrayed as a sinister job, but the vast majority of the time, lobbyists are not being sinister and provide a valuable service to their clients. For example, we have a very very strong Corn Lobby in this country. They promote the corn industry and it’s concerns and problems to Washington officials. It’s just one example.

I have tried to link an excellent overview of lobbyists that the guys over on Powerline have up today in response to these first mostly biased-written articles about lobbyists. Unfortunately I am unable to get Powerlineblog.come to open up for me at the moment despite several attempts.

I encourage you to check it out, their clarity on the issue is educational and informative.