> that leaves the public with a skewed picture of the pros and cons, Then the other side has to also fund public campaigns, instead of just lining the politici

> that leaves the public with a skewed picture of the pros and cons, Then the other side has to also fund public campaigns, instead of just lining the politician's pockets. > it has the same indirect effect of pressuring the politicians to act in the company's interests. Yeah but one thing is lobbying and a very different one is "I fund your campaign if you benefit me economically". That's a soft version of bribery. Can't put it in the same level as propaganda ads that change public opinion on a topic.