We hear a lot about special interests from both sides of the political aisle. Every speech about the economy or the budget lays the problem at the feet of “special interests.” Just what is a special interest anyway?
The way the term is used it means some evil, self-centered power block that wants to rob the rest of us to put money in their pocket. It is used to attack people you oppose. If you are in favor of gun control you think the NRA is a special interest. If you want to protect the environment, property owners are a special interest.
In reality everyone is part of a special interest. It simply means you have a concern. It is not a nasty term. Everyone has needs and angles. Next time you hear it used in a negative manner, assume that the person speaking is trying to cover up their own agenda and special interests. Assume someone is trying to deceive you.
Happy thinking.
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