[AAACE-NLA] "Lobbying'' as euphemism

[George E. Demetrion]

It would seem that at the least we would want some exact definition on
how lobbying is being defined and on whether that is being defined by a
narrow or expansive definition of, I presume, the Hatch Act, which
related "lobbying" specifically to congressional, and I presume,
Presidential campaigns rather that to the status of specific legislation.
 The broader intent and the politics behind such interpretation is also
important.  However, as a simple point of clarification, it is important
to have a detailed and explicit definition of what law and what statues
in the law are being applied to NIFL postings, on what bases, and on
whether there alternative legal analysis has been sought and whether it
is available.

The Fourth of July is a good symbolic day to raise these issues as part
of a broader effort to get at the politics which may be behind these
legal rationales.

George Demetrion
Citizen


On Fri, 4 Jul 2003 07:32:21 -0400 kmccook at tampabay.rr.com writes:
>Hey! Happy Independence Day.
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>The problem in the new NIFL posting rules is the use of the 
>word, "lobbying," which seems to be a euphemism for any 
>discussion of current issues that are not favorable to those in 
>governmental power.
>The chill created by such rules is guaranteed to cause those 
>posting to self-regulate. Down the road those joining will not 
>know what is no longer shared and will not expect more than 
>cheery 'how we do it good' messages. Welcome to Stepford.
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