How can lobbying be ended?

Believe it or not, lobbying isn't a bad thing. It actually performs a few critical functions 1. It allows groups of citizens to more effectively engage with their representatives. Not all lobbies represent corporate entities. read more

Well, it probably can't. Lobbying involves the advocacy of an interest that is affected, actually or potentially, by the decisions of government leaders. read more

Congress won't vote to end lobbying. Congress likes the money and the attention. Many in Congress know they won't be in Congress as a career, so they need to build opportunities for future employment. It's called the Revolving Door. They go from being a member of Congress to being a lobbyist. read more

Instead, you hire a lobbying firm. Your lobbyist can now throw a fundraiser and collect $100,000 for the senator’s campaign, then hand-deliver a fat check to him. No laws broken! 2. There’s a HUGE “Return On Investment For Lobbying”. read more