Is lobbying ethical?

Lobbying is not that different from hiring an attorney to represent you in a court of law. If attorneys are not allowed in court, then justice might go to only those with the best of tongues. In the same way, if lobbying is not allowed, then public policy will be solely guided by the tyranny of the majority & government will make lot less informed decisions. read more

Since the ethical foundation of lobbying is the vigorous public debate necessary for informed decision making, ethical dilemmas related to lobbying tend to arise when various behaviors by lobbyists and lawmakers undermine the fairness and transparency of that process and do not contribute to the common good. read more