Behind the scene agendas

Well, what can be said about the "scandal" thats being circulated about McCain and hids alledged wrongful relationship with lobbyists (cute, female lobbyists, even better!) that could be understood by the average US Citezen? Washington, no politics, are driven by lobbyists, who as citezens of the United States, have the right to put a bug in the ear of whomever they wish, and do so to gain a specific edge with the men and women in both houses, so that their particular veiwpoint or agenda gets attention it might not otherwise get. This is not to say that said agenda isnt worthy of special audience, only that without someone pushing for it, it may not get looked at as deservedly as some would believe it should.
Now, a certain amount of lobbying, is not only a good thing, its an absolute civic duty that without, would render the passage of bills or laws that are good for the few at the top, but not so good for those of us at the bottom. We MUST continue to verbalise our needs and wants and interests, through lobbying, so that this statement remains true......."of the people by the people for the people. We must communicate the wishes of the people to those whom we have elected to steer this great nation.

As is the case in all people, some are good and some are not, so too the lobbyists must be scrutinized to determine that their intent is honorable and just. We need lobbyists. We need to rely that they serve the greater good and are not corrupt.