On Sat, Apr 20, 2013 at 8:46 AM, Ilario Valdelli <[email protected]> wrote:
> The problem is that in some European countries lobbying is in a gray zone > at the limit of "corruption" and it's not legally recognized. > > What is important is to define clearly what people means with "lobbying" > and may be better to change the word. > Lobbying is any activity that has the intention of influencing the opinions of politicians and other influential people on issues. I think a clear (or at least, at first look clear) between black (corruption-like) and white (ethic) lobbying would be that white lobbying consists of bringing information and opinions to politicians and/or the general public, black lobbying consists of bringing them advantages or promises. In general, lobbying consists of sending letters, petitions and such to politicians, parliaments, governments and such, and talking with those about subjects we are interested in. It's comparable to propaganda (political advertising), but directed at 'those in power' rather than the population as a whole. -- André Engels, [email protected] _______________________________________________ Wikimedia-l mailing list [email protected] Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l
