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If we are discussing in good faith, the parent was probably talking about lobbying done by moneyed interests. Which is not necessary for democracy, itself a ver
by skywal_l 5y ago
If we are discussing in good faith, the parent was probably talking about lobbying done by moneyed interests. Which is not necessary for democracy, itself a very broad term in its initial definition which does not include think tanks, political action comities and privately held mass media.
- refurb 5y agoWait what? You’re saying groups (think tanks, companies) shouldn’t be able to petition their elected representative as a condition of democracy?
- gremlinsinc 5y agoYes, companies aren't citizens. Secondly, petitions are one thing, petitions with a hidden $1billion folded up in the middle is a bribe. Bribes definitely should be illegal. If I were to call up my senator, I should get the same 'attention' as Elon Musk would get if he were donating a Hospital to their hometown.