> The gov't operates at the behest of the citizens of the US. Then why are lobbyist surrounding the capital with wads of cash? If wealthy interests didn't get

> The gov't operates at the behest of the citizens of the US. Then why are lobbyist surrounding the capital with wads of cash? If wealthy interests didn't get a return on investment, they wouldn't keep investing. And since they are coming back and they do get a return on investment, then the government isn't serving the citizens but rather the patrons. For this reason, the citizens won't get a great return on their tax dollars. The problem seems to be getting worse rather than better. That's how America operates. We can still turn it around though, I hope.