> Instead of doing what's democratically decided Did you mean "instead of doing what's decided by competing lobbyists"? I completely agree that lobbying should

> Instead of doing what's democratically decided Did you mean "instead of doing what's decided by competing lobbyists"? I completely agree that lobbying should not exist, but in a system where it does, trying to get by without doing it yourself might be disastrous if you're going up against those who have no such qualms.