The 28 House members who lobbied the Federal Communications Commission to drop net neutrality this week have received more than twice the amount in campaign contributions from the broadband sector than the average for all House members.
Republicans received, on average, $59,812 from the industry over the two-year period compared to $13,640 for Democrats
Greg Walden (R-OR) was the top sector recipient, netting more than $109,000
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Cumol: Could someone explain to me how this is legal in a democracy? It feels like bribing, no?
I pay you an amount of money to (possibly) change your opinion or talk louder about this subject so I can make more money afterwards?