Version vom 28. Oktober 2008, 07:07 Uhr

A lobbyist is someone who wants to influence lawmakers and thus influence laws.
lobbyists also represent voters.
they invite lawmakers to expensive restaurants, on holiday trips etc.
they provide lots of information concerning e.g. new laws and the people's attitudes
they sometimes use forms of political blackmailing

Pros and Cons of Lobbies and PACs activities

money for campaigns
people can participate in the government and influence politics
attention on things, which are important for the nation / politicians know the interests of the people

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 ==Con==
-* 1st con argument
+* disturbs the politicians and keeps them from making politic
-* 2nd ....
+* can also stand up for duplicitous/wrong/corrupt things
+* "A golden key can open any door."
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