Is gift giving common among lobbiest ,and if so why do the American people allow it?

Question

as so don with the fisa bill

Answer 1

it happens all the way down to the lowest rung on the ladder...i think we have all done ''favors'' for our own advancements or profits..not on the scale of the politicians or world leaders (not just Americans)..but kissing butt is done by almost everybody..

Answer 2

Desra, it is the expected practice of the elected officials and is caused by the influence peddlers in the capitol. A gift to get some favor is still a bribe and under the U.S. laws is illegal, but seems to be ignored and tolerated. Where are the honest politicians?

Spartawo...

Answer 3

some say "gift giving".i say bribe..always about money

Answer 4

because the american people are not benefiting from the lobby money, only the politicians, and that's why it's allowed to happen... tell me why a politician would spend millions of dollars to get a job that only pays 250k per year..,(?) it's all the perks and under-the-table lobby money they'll get once they're office....