Speaker A: Government could not function well without them. The flow of information
they provide to senate and the parliament is vital to the functioning of our
democratic system.
Speaker B: Yes, but the secrecy under which they generally operate makes me suspicious
that they are influencing lawmakers in improper way.
Speaker C: Don’t forget that they not only try to influence the government opinion but
also attempt to shape public opinion across the nation in order to create a
favorable climate for their views.
Speaker D: That’s true. Any politician who ignores 40,000 letters does so at great risk. We
have to pay attention to them whether we accept their views or not. Public
opinion is essential to the functioning of our way of life.
Which speaker is most impact of the methods used by this group upon democratic government?
A
B
C
D