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 Codebender rated 6 months ago- "I don't think the way you advocate is to put everything online and say, 'All right American people, weigh in on that,' because then what's next?" Miller asked. "Are we going to let the American people decide our defense policy, our trade policy, our immigration po...
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- ElForko rated 6 months ago
- "The idea was not as well received by Paul Miller, past president of the American League of Lobbyists. Miller says lobbyists are unfairly portrayed as backroom-deal makers.
There is more transparency in legislation than ever before, Miller said. But he disagrees with putting bills up for all to rewrite.
"I don't think the way you advocate is to put everything online and say, 'All right American people, weigh in on that,' because then what's next?" Miller asked. "Are we going to let the American people decide our defense policy, our trade policy, our immigration policy?""
That is the idea behind a democracy. I'm glad at least he is honest that we're not one.
- lollerkeet rated 6 months ago
- Wow. What a qoute - if this was a line in a comedy, it would fall flat.
- Codebender rated 6 months ago
- "I don't think the way you advocate is to put everything online and say, 'All right American people, weigh in on that,' because then what's next?" Miller asked. "Are we going to let the American people decide our defense policy, our trade policy, our immigration policy?"
My God, no, that would be... um... democracy.
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