Comment by geraneum

> threatens your business, you want to be able to tell the government in realtime.

How nice! I wish normal people also had a “realtime” direct line to the government.

> Well, a big push from businesses got the rule amended and eventually removed, which is better for everyone. That’s lobbying.

Why would such efforts even be necessary if government would actually listen to its constituents?

> When we think of a “lobbyist” we think of Big Tobacco or Big Tax Prep Software

When we think of a “lobbyist” we think of more money = more access = more chances you’re being taken seriously. That’s the problem.

p.s. this is not directly to you personally, it’s about the system. I mean no offense.