> So you hire a lobbyist who has a closer relationship with the congress person Off the cuff, I am of the opinion that this is the root of the problem. We li

> So you hire a lobbyist who has a closer relationship with the congress person Off the cuff, I am of the opinion that this is the root of the problem. We live in 2019, not 1819.. it's simply _not_ that hard for a congressperson to be "in touch" with their constituency. > and convince them why passing this particular law is a good idea. I don't want them _convinced_ I want them to be _informed_. There's a huge difference. > I think you will find that just as many good laws were the result of a lobbyist Yea, it _can_ work.. but we _should_ we rely on that? I would say given the high-mindedness of those who founded this country and the set of laws the left us, the answer should be a resounding "No."