> a manager of a corporation (with 100 shareholders) writing Congresscritters to advocate for some policy (that not all 100 shareholders think is a good idea)

> a manager of a corporation (with 100 shareholders) writing Congresscritters to advocate for some policy (that not all 100 shareholders think is a good idea) Actually, those shareholders do think that it's a good idea because they've continued to be shareholders. > corporation hiring a lobbyist to be its permanent advocate in Washington That's just like me than me writing a letter every day.