Why do they have to be told it is wrong? Their duty is to the people who put them in office. Every candidate or incumbent should make a statement that our relationships with lobbyists will be at arm's length. This practice of accepting gifts has to stop.

I've heard people expressing absolute outrage. The problem with outrage is that it can tar the good guy with the bad guy.

Then the attorney general would have to, in effect, try to corroborate one side.

You can see the so-called lobbyist issue is nationwide.

It's easy to be cynical and sit on the sidelines and throw stones at the commission. It's easier to do that if you don't participate.

I simply believe we have a duty to go on, to ourselves, ticket buyers, staff, promoters, big and little people. I also have a duty to myself and my dependent family and friends. I also want to help guide Roger and the rest of the band at this time, all of whom have been shaken by John's death.