What are the golden rules for advocacy?

Be fair toward public officials ...

Avoid cynicism.

Be understanding.

Be friendly.

Be reasonable.

Be thoughtful.

Be charitable.

Be constructive.

Be realistic and persistent.

Be practical.

Give them the benefit of the doubt; the lawmaker will appreciate it and

Be a good opponent.

Be informed.

Be trustworthy.

Be loyal.

Be discrete.

Be generous.

Be visionary.

Work - and be persistent.