Modern lobbying is by definition anti-democratic. In a true democracy, the only thing that should have direct influence on policy-direction is either the voting behavior of the people or relevant current (political) events that need a governmental reaction. read more
Myth No. 1 is that lobbying is antidemocratic because it frustrates "the will of the people." Just the opposite is true: lobbying is an expression of democracy. We are a collection of special interests, and one person's special interest is another's job or moral crusade. read more