Since our representaives can not accept bribes in performing their governmental duties why are Lobbyists allowed to give them gifts,trips, and money for their next run at office?
2007-02-08 10:13:45 · 8 answers · asked by anstiss 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
it is dependent on whether it is friend or foe doing it.
2007-02-08 10:16:54 · answer #1 · answered by J Q Public 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-26 03:53:33 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lobbyists Should not be on the endangered species list and the same goes for people who bribe other people!!!!!
2007-02-08 11:51:39 · answer #3 · answered by dca2003311@yahoo.com 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lobbying is considered protected speech under the first amendment. Gifts are supposed to be reported.
Bribery is a crime.
2007-02-08 10:17:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the size of your bank balance, and who you know.
2007-02-08 10:17:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
one doesn't sound quite as bad as the other... doesn't have an 'illegal' ring to the word..
difference? is there really one?
2007-02-08 10:18:24 · answer #6 · answered by bilko_ca 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, i can't tell you the difference. because there isn't one
2007-02-08 11:56:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
the pay....
2007-02-08 11:06:36 · answer #8 · answered by md91972 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋