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April 16th, 2008
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Very telling quote from a lobbyist
I'm a big supporter of sunlight laws that would open up the process of legislation and make it more transparent so citizens can know just what our politicians are up to.

In this article about a sunshine law being proposed in Texas, a lobbyist makes a very telling statement
"Are we going to let the American people decide our defense policy, our trade policy, our immigration policy?"

Well, since these are all laws that affect Americans, and since those politicians lobbyists are lobbying are supposedly working for those Americans, why can't Americans know more about these laws or be given the opportunity to voice an opinion?

I've long equated lobbying with bribery and government corruption. By expressing concern for public input, he only confirms my sentiment. Lobbyists that they aren't there for our interests, but for their own and they certainly don't want us to know more about what they are doing or how badly it impacts us.

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From:[info]shinjiko
Date:April 16th, 2008 07:05 pm (UTC)
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I agree. I've always wanted to make shirts that say "kill lobbyists" or something, because then people would ask me about and I could explain to them alll about.
honestly, that quote reminds me of Animal Farm, when Napoleon tells the animals that he should make all the decisions so the others don't have to worry about it. he then makes shady deals and sells out his own animal friends, commits crimes against them, other evils etc etc.
am I seeing a trend here?
I'm honestly afraid because this is only going to get worse, but most Americans are too lazy or stupid to even care what the government is doing.
I think the worst misconception is that government actually givs two shits about us. puhfuckinglease.
/rant
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