> When you think there are simple answers to big problems it's generally because you don't actually understand the problem.

Or it's pretty obvious and some people are intentionally dense. For example, why are people still being imprisoned for possessing a harmless plant like marijuana?

Colorado showed some "complex issues best left to the adults" are a societal level fabrication rooted in ignorance and fear.

People who claim an idea is too complex to comprehend almost never comprehend the idea.

> How would you outlaw lobbyists?

"Regulation"

> What about a small business that is being unfairly impacted by regulations

What about them? Are they going to buy some high powered lobbyists with their small town budget?? That's the whole point. Lobbying unfairly distorts regulation.