By allowing lobbyists to persuade politicians at the federal level using monetary benefits and other gifts, the American people are losing their "voice" in Washington. Instead, it is simply the businesses/people with deep pockets that influence policy for the sake of personal gain. This greed-based system is the root of many of the problems we have in this country and the source of the disconnect that exists between the government and the people its supposed to serve. We should rid Washington of its corruption and greed, insist that policy decisions are based on constituent/American interests (not just those of large businesses) and most importantly give the power back to the people!

We need to get lobbyists out of Washington!!