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15. September 2009, 20:11:35

Übergeek 바둑이

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Subject: Re: Why are you and others trying to steer USA to what you think is good and proper?

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> Various other Presidents have tried, but American businesses have protected
> their interests

This is true in every country around the world. Most democracies and dicttorships have "lobbyists" and "special interest groups" which use money to influence policy makers. I consider this the greatest threat to democracy because an individual or a small group of individuals can subvert the democratic process with money.

I think lobbying should be illegal, as should corporate donations to political parties. Candidates should also have limits on how much money they can collect from individuals. The rich and the poor should be in a level playing field. Otherwise democracy is a joke.