the issue with lobbying is that too many and too large benefits is effectively sold for very cheap by the politicians selling stuff which aren't really theirs t

the issue with lobbying is that too many and too large benefits is effectively sold for very cheap by the politicians selling stuff which aren't really theirs to start with. For example,a huge development should be permitted not in exchange for small political contribution. Instead the community should get something sizeable in return - new park, road, school, significant number of low income rentals, etc.