Who Benefits Most from the War on Drugs? After voters legalized marijuana for recreational use in Colorado and Washington state, 2012 was considered, by many, to be a good year for supporters of comprehensive drug reform. As the debate over marijuana legalization continues, however, it is important to identify who benefits most from the war on drugs.
Violation of the prohibition against contingent fees for lobbying under Section 305.022 of the Government Code is a third degree felony, punishable by imprisonment of no more than ten years and no less than two years. Additionally, a fine not to exceed $10,000 may be imposed.
Should lobbying in Congress be illegal? Companies are practically dictating all of the stuff that is going on in Congress because they help get politicians elected assuming that they will work on their benefit. Why isn't lobbying illegal? would love for lobbying to be illegal. It doesn't help... I don't see why oil companies should have a bigger say in government decisions than teacher organizations, just because they have more money.