Lobbyists

[rickr15]

So reading the threads on here the one thing I notice is even when the reds and blues both agree on something it is usually not what Congress gives us.
Oh we may get a watered down version with a lot of riders and pork etc. But not just plain, good honest legislation that makes sense and helps the majority.

I suspect most of this has to do with the intense amount of legalized bribery that is done by lobbyists. Who of course are only speaking for those who can't (you know like the insurance industry).

I personally feel proffesional lobbying should be outlawed and accepting money(in any form) by a public official a crime.

Is there anyone here who feels lobbyists serve any good purpose that benefits the people?
Any thoughts?