Astroturf Lobbying

Every American has the right to stand what they believe in. Everybody has their own opinions on taxes, marriage, minimum wage and so many more topics. This idea was the reason why America was even formed so every citizen had a say in what goes on in the United States of America. However, things get tricky when corporations hire lobbying organizations to speak on their behalf. These lobbyists understand how laws are enacted and some even have great connections to some congressmen. Therefore, when corporations or wealthy people hire lobbyist for millions of dollars, how are regular American citizens suppose to state their case. As much as America has tried to make corporations sign disclosures on what their true intent is there is no way of doing this unless the United States passes a law requiring this. Passing this law is in the best interest of the general public …show more content…
According to the “Astroturf Lobbying Organizations: Do Fake Grassroots Need Real Regulation” article, it is alarming that almost 275 million dollars have been spent on health care reform alone. There are extraordinary amounts of money being spent to influence Congress. Many corporations will feel threatened if there were new laws placed to disclose more information. Many would argue that their freedom of speech is being threatened. Therefore, these new regulations or laws would have to revolve around not breaking any laws of America. According to Henry Young, “Lobbyists influence is not solely financial.” As said above, money is not the real issue here. Henry Young urges other ways to limit the amount of intent that corporations and wealthy families have. According to the article, one way is to increase the funding for the Congressional Research Service and Government Accountability Office so Congress has more information about a certain issue. Another way, stated in the article, was to give more disclosures so the true intent of corporations is