Rallies for Handicapped: Do they really work?

Just received an email reminder to sign up for upcoming rally for disabilities at Louisiana state capital in Baton Rouge.

I have a better idea. Why not add an additional strategy such as...

All nonprofit agencies/programs and private agencies/individuals should meet and put up as much money as possible and hire a full time high dollar lobbying firm or individual lobbyist.

Unfortunate, but true, money talks. Lobbyist will go after congressman using the "sympathy" and "what's in for me" strategy.

Lobbyist efforts will be ongoing and stay at the table side of congressman/women. I know this approach doesn't reflect the rightful emotions that people feel, but instead takes a hardheaded approach.

Certainly, many good people fight hard in behalf of handicapped persons; however, the time has come to review the results gained by sympathy driven efforts.

Additionally, I suggest a sympathy and lobbyist plan built around dogged one on one techniques and supported by internet networking. Remember computers can work all night with little pay.

Yes, I hate lobbyist just like everyone else. Nevertheless, we need desperately to broaden our approach to helping handicapped person everyday, everywhere.

Sincerely,
Bert Wainwright