Lobbying practices in the Entertainment Industry..

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Posted by Elfy at ras2-189.dial.metalink.net on December 05, 2003 at 17:19:51:

Recently, the Temporary Coomission for Lobbying has decided to press charges and possibly fine the NY Yankees $100,000 for giving free tickets to the mayor, chief of police and chielf of the Fire Department. They claim this is lobbying because the Yankees didn't give the commission a list of their free ticket procedures. To me it just seems like appreciation.
But, my question is this:
Does everyone in the entertainment industry have to acknowledge why they are giving away free tickets or items if it's to an elected official?

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Sounds like simple extortion to me. finnegan 18:40:35 12/05/03 (0)
addendum: Also..why can't I spell? *nt* Elfy 17:24:18 12/05/03 (0)
dear, dear elfy... Sanam Tala 17:23:43 12/05/03 (22)
- It was indeed a "dear, dear Elfy" moment.. Elfy 17:25:31 12/05/03 (21)
  - hmm...let's see here.... Sanam Tala 17:33:28 12/05/03 (20)
    - I think it's like paying taxes. fluffy 17:36:54 12/05/03 (19)
      - very true.... Sanam Tala 17:38:31 12/05/03 (18)
        
        Poor Baby fluffy 17:42:52 12/05/03 (17)
        
        well, I've always known I suppose... Sanam Tala 17:48:21 12/05/03 (16)
        
        Case in point: Elfy 17:50:50 12/05/03 (15)
        
        Umm.... Slavei 17:58:18 12/05/03 (8)
        
        A police report was filed.. Elfy 18:04:08 12/05/03 (7)
        
        Hhmmm. Slavei 18:12:03 12/05/03 (6)
        
        You'll find this interesting.. Elfy 18:16:07 12/05/03 (5)
        
        More like 'enraged' Slavei 18:23:18 12/05/03 (2)
        
        A VA bakesale would help.. Elfy 18:26:01 12/05/03 (1)
        
        I'd go for that. Oh, and also.... Slavei 18:29:51 12/05/03 (0)
        
        honestly, even if the judge is half blind... Sanam Tala 18:18:41 12/05/03 (1)
        
        Thanks Everyone! Elfy 18:22:08 12/05/03 (0)
        
        NO! fluffy 17:53:37 12/05/03 (5)
        
        The really bad thing.. Elfy 17:56:51 12/05/03 (4)
        
        I don't know fluffy 18:04:11 12/05/03 (0)
        
        **sigh** It really sucks.... Sanam Tala 18:00:45 12/05/03 (2)
        
        My lawyer said they won't decide in his favour.. Elfy 18:07:41 12/05/03 (1)
        
        it sucks that you will have to pay 5000 bucks Krazy Kat 18:17:07 12/05/03 (0)

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