So I set up a meeting with my Representative

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Of course not, but they can address most of the major questions. They currently don't even attempt to make an effort though.

Once again...agreed. You seem as if you are taking my uncertainty about the best way to do it as meaning that I don't think they should bother trying...that's not the case.

Lobbies typically represent special interest groups. Should special interest groups determine the governing of the majority? Do we need that?

Lobbies by definition always (not typically) represent special interest groups (NRA=gun rights, ACLU=civil liberties, etc). Should they be the only voices that politicians listen to? Of course not, but they are important in a democratic society (especially in one as large as ours).