> But whatever critical role you feel they're playing, there's no reason why a senator and their staff can't do the same. Each senator is going to replicate th

> But whatever critical role you feel they're playing, there's no reason why a senator and their staff can't do the same. Each senator is going to replicate the work of every interest group in the nation? It's just not possible. > The lobbying groups we're talking about here are NOT talking to citizens. They aren't made up of citizens. They aren't democratic in any way. Most citizens aren't even aware that they exist. Which groups do you mean? LGBTQ groups, the ones I'm aware of (I have limited knowledge), are certainly made of citizens and talk to them. > do you think they're all going to be in support of the bill that this LGBTQ group has now signed off on? All of them? Nothing can be approved of by everyone. You need another standard. > This group has nothing to do with them other than exploiting their cause to shake down politicians. That's just an assumption. You have shown us nothing to support it. Show us some evidence.