Disadvantages Of Interest Groups
In my own personal opinion I believe that interest groups can be very useful, but it can also cause some damage. It is very hard to say whether we need them or if we are better off without them. I hate to say it, but it really depends on what type of interest group it is. With that being said, maybe it would be better if we did not have them since there are always possibilities that these groups can do more damage than good. According to our text book an interest group is “an organization established to influence the government’s programs and policies” (Champagne, Harpham, 163). Large groups can make a difference, so if interest groups like Veterans of a Foreign Wars, that was created back in the early 1900’s. It was created to help and support
veterans that came back from the war. This organization is responsible for the GI Bill of the 20th century, which gave back to the veterans in the Vietnam War. They were also able to help pass a bill to help our current solders by providing them with more scholarships and education, GI bill of the 21st Century. I feel that interest groups like these that have a higher success rate than other interest groups that hinder people’s rights.
veterans that came back from the war. This organization is responsible for the GI Bill of the 20th century, which gave back to the veterans in the Vietnam War. They were also able to help pass a bill to help our current solders by providing them with more scholarships and education, GI bill of the 21st Century. I feel that interest groups like these that have a higher success rate than other interest groups that hinder people’s rights.