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Ain't that the truth. We need to ban professional lobbyist. Lobbying can lead to conflicts of interest, where officials are influenced to make decisions that favor special interests over the public good. For example, former government officials who become lobbyists may use their connections to influence decisions.
We the people should be the only ones who can "lobby" our elected officials. No business, union, or organization should be allowed to lobby. No former elected official should be allowed to become a lobbyist. It is such a corrupt business that leads politicians to great wealth.