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Lobbying has several disadvantages:
1) Lobby groups tend to focus on only 1 issue, to the detriment of understanding other surrounding issues. This gives them a bit of tunnel vision, and often they cannot see the forest for the tree.
2) The expense of lobbying can be quite high as a lot of effort has to be made to communicate. A big part of the expense of lobbying is travelling to locations and gathering petitiions and a lot time and effort is spend writing and rewriting to proposals to be reasonable and understandable.
3) Another disadvantage of lobbying is the toll that is takes on those who take up the cause. While they could simply continue on their way and let their country destroy itself, lobbyists seem to have a deep concern regarding the issues of their day. This can take its toll on families and relationships. Sometimes lobbying results in violence and even death in some instances.
4) Lobbyists will sometimes disrespect the freedoms enshrined in constitutions in order to press forward with a right they feel should be respected. Unfortunately, they often don't realize they are breaking their own freedom of speech and religion laws by forcing others to accept their lifestyles. When lobbying begins to infringe upon the freedoms of others, the lobbyist is on the wrong track and must reigned in.
Advantages of lobbying
1) Society will be notified of important issues that may otherwise get swept under the rug or lost in the ordinary business of the day.
2) People are involved with the issues of their day and a variety of lobbyists keeps the sitting government on their toes.
3) Lobbying allows people to practice articulating how they feel on issues, and prepares people for working with government or in government.
4) Discussion of politics at grassroots level is a healthy activity for every country and the basic liberties of freedom of speech and freedom of religion allow everyone to dialogue in a civilized and respectful manner.
5) More representation is always desirable, as minorities often do not have voice.
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The parents are lobbying to have the age of consent moved to 18.
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James Madison
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What is indirect lobbying?
Grassroots lobbying From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaGrassroots lobbying (also indirect lobbying) is a form of lobbying that focuses on raising awareness of a particular cause at the local level, with the intention of reaching thelegislature and making a difference in the decision-making process. Grassroots lobbying is an approach that separates itself from direct lobbying through the act of asking thegeneral public to contact legislators and government officials concerning the issue at hand, as opposed to conveying the message to the legislators directly. Companies, associations and citizens are increasingly partaking in grassroots lobbying as an attempt to influence a change in legislation.[1]The unique characteristic of grassroots lobbying, in contrast to other forms of lobbying, is that it involves stimulating the politics of specific communities. This type of lobbying is different from the more commonly known direct lobbying, as it is naturally brought upon by the organization.
What act tightened lobbying regulations by closing many loopholes?
The Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995
When was Citizens Lobbying for Animals in Zoos created?
Citizens Lobbying for Animals in Zoos was created in 1996.
What is the purpose of lobbying?
the main purpose of lobbying is to influence legislation on behalf of special interest groups
What has the author Gianluca Sgueo written?
Gianluca Sgueo has written: 'Lobbying & lobbismi' -- subject(s): Lobbying
What is the difference between inside and outside lobbying?
One type of lobbying takes place inside of the Capitol and the other outside of it.
This term comes from the practice of representatives of interest groups standing in the US Capitol waiting to talk to members of Congress?
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