[s1artibartfast]

I think it could help with some issues, and perhaps hurt with others.

I grew up in a farming community and even mom and pop farms paid into national associations with a strong lobbying arm. on the up side, at least these associations favor policy that is usually good for the industry at large.

That said, I think the real solution is making sure that government officials are accountable and not for sale. No amount of big company busting would fix that problem.