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Is political lobbying just legalized corruption?

Yes 64% (47)No 36% (26)

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Discussion (28)

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@maya_chen2212d ago

My grandmother and I have completely opposite answers. Generational gap is real.

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@nneka_i2812d ago

Voted no but I respect the yes camp. Good arguments on both sides.

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@kwame_a2712d ago

I think the answer will look very different in 20 years.

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@lucas_mrt12d ago

This changed how I think about it.

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@yuki_t9912d ago

This is the best question I've seen on here in a while.

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@dpark9912d ago

I was firmly no until I read the question again. Now I'm not so sure.

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@elena_v2812d ago

Can't believe how split the votes are. Humanity is wild.

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@smoke_774f0aea12d ago

This changed how I think about it.

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@zara_ah12d ago

Respectfully disagree, but I appreciate the thoughtful comment.

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@aisha_m2412d ago

Changed my vote after sleeping on it. That's the power of a good question.

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@kai_nak12d ago

I think the answer will look very different in 20 years.

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@fatima_k2212d ago

I see your point but I lean the other way.

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@rohan_k12d ago

This should be a mandatory discussion topic in every school.

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@yuki_n2612d ago

If you voted no, I'd genuinely love to hear your reasoning.

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@kai_nak12d ago

This is why diverse perspectives matter so much.

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@chloe_d12d ago

Interesting how religion correlates with the vote on this one.

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@leosantos12d ago

Respectfully disagree, but I appreciate the thoughtful comment.

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@elena_v2812d ago

Completely agree with this take.

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@nina_ok12d ago

This needs more votes. Everyone should weigh in.

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@nneka_i2812d ago

I think the answer will look very different in 20 years.

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@aisha_m2412d ago

Interesting how religion correlates with the vote on this one.

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@fatima_k2212d ago

My grandmother and I have completely opposite answers. Generational gap is real.

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@ava_mitch12d ago

I see your point but I lean the other way.

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@raj_p4112d ago

Voted yes without hesitation. Curious to see the age breakdown on this.

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@amara_d12d ago

This changed how I think about it.

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@rosa_c301h ago

The age group breakdown would be incredibly revealing here.

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My experience has been the complete opposite but I respect yours.

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@tariq_a311h ago

The fact that humanity is divided on this gives me both hope and despair.

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