I definitely agree with the sentiment, as well as the fact that the people writing (or at least green-lighting) the laws and regulations are often not at all eq

I definitely agree with the sentiment, as well as the fact that the people writing (or at least green-lighting) the laws and regulations are often not at all equipped to do so. That said, what would prevent this "army of nerds" from operating as lobbyists for the government that hired them?