Also a naive take. The idea that lobbyist contribute campaign donations and then magically get policy out of it is plainly obvious for anyone to see. In theory,

Also a naive take. The idea that lobbyist contribute campaign donations and then magically get policy out of it is plainly obvious for anyone to see. In theory, yes. In practice, lobbying is institutionalized bribery for those with money to influence the government. Sure, anyone can "lobby" the government but the reality is that money walks and talks. If privacy groups got what they wanted, it's because they too donated to said elected officials. Like I mean, come on: https://www.opensecrets.org/federal-lobbying/top-recipients https://www.opensecrets.org/federal-lobbying/top-recipients