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[mpipe77 @mpipe77]

@hannah_bletsch @lynchk16 3A: that's awesome that psychology interests you! It's going to be my major at A&M, and I'm currently considering a career in that field as well. Good luck with college, UNT is a great choice! #lynchapgovtwitterchat #lynchapgovmob

[mpipe77 @mpipe77]

@lynchk16 3A: SIGs file amicus curiae briefs to share their opinion w/ the court and sponsor cases & file lawsuits regarding topics they want to bring attention to. I'm going to Texas A&M because I've grown up around the school and it feels like home. #lynchapgovtwitterchat #lynchapgovmob

[mpipe77 @mpipe77]

@shreyav17 @lynchk16 3A: while I agree that SIGs have a great impact on the lawmaking process, I don't think this pt has the biggest impact on society because I don't think it is more impactful than the actual lawmaking process itself. #lynchapgovtwitterchat #lynchapgovmob

[mpipe77 @mpipe77]

@lynchk16 3A: these are the relationship b/t SIGs, the bureaucracy, and congrsl committees. SIGs help fund and influence congrsl comms, which make laws that bureaucracies implement and enforce. I think the pt w/ the greatest impact is Congress. #lynchapgovtwitterchat #lynchapgovmob

[mpipe77 @mpipe77]

@Amelia97961202 @lynchk16 3A: while I agree that the groups should be allowed to donate in order to exercise their free speech, I think that it needs to be closely regulated to ensure that corruption (ex: bribery) isn't taking place #lynchapgovtwitterchat #lynchapgovmob

[mpipe77 @mpipe77]

@lynchk16 3A: the groups buy influence, power, and support with these contributions. I think SIGs should be allowed to donate to parties and candidates to express their opinion, but there must be limits to minimize corruption. #lynchapgovtwitterchat #lynchapgovmob

[mpipe77 @mpipe77]

@_riaxx_ @lynchk16 3A: while I agree that it is the former politician's first amendment right to express their beliefs, I don't think the practice is ethical because they have access to more info and standing, leading to abuse of power. #lynchapgovtwitterchat #lynchapgovmob

[mpipe77 @mpipe77]

@lynchk16 3A: the revolving door is when a govt worker becomes a lobbyist. the most effective lobbyists are former congressmen and govt officials. I don't think it's completely ethical b/c this makes room for abuse of power #lynchapgovtwitterchat #lynchapgovmob

[mpipe77 @mpipe77]

@katpip007 @lynchk16 3A: I agree that the regulation needs improving because it is currently relatively easy to 'contribute to a campaign' (or something similar) and actually monetarily bribe a politician. #lynchapgovtwitterchat #lynchapgovtwitterchat

[mpipe77 @mpipe77]

@lynchk16 3A: lobbyists are people who rep. special interest groups and attempt to sway political leaders to enact policies in their favor. I think lobbying could be better regulated to lessen the great amount of bribery happening #lynchapgovtwitterchat #lynchapgovmob

[mpipe77 @mpipe77]

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