This is a good, rational discussion of a heated issue. Mr. Simpson is right about constitutionality. I’m sorry the discussion never turned to root of the problem. Lobbying is an inevitable consequence of a gigantic government that massively redistributes wealth and regulates almost every aspect of our lives. There are 34,000 registered lobbyists in Washington DC. They compete over all the money filtering through our government. If you want less lobbying, advocate less government.