Entertainment is not the only industry that buys politicians. Another example is the companies that manufacture car seats. Why do you think the laws about how long children have to stay in car seats changes every few years? Industry lobbyists buy more politicians who pass laws in the name of keeping children "safe." (They're really just doing the bidding of the manufacturers.)
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Entertainment is not the only industry that buys politicians. Another example is the companies that manufacture car seats. Why do you think the laws about how long children have to stay in car seats changes every few years? Industry lobbyists buy more politicians who pass laws in the name of keeping children "safe." (They're really just doing the bidding of the manufacturers.)