Lawmakers are generally beholden to their lobbyists i.e. the people who give them money. They don't care about anyone's safety, health or well-being. They do ho

Lawmakers are generally beholden to their lobbyists i.e. the people who give them money. They don't care about anyone's safety, health or well-being. They do however, care a great deal about corporate profits. That's the system we've built, and it's a very good one if you're a corporation.