The Importance of Becoming a Special Interest Group

I was watching Fox News a while back and Judge Napalitano (I think I spelled that right).


They were talking about Special Interest groups, 
and how changes are made in Washington. the judge said something 
that made me literally run and grab a piece of paper and write it down. 
To the best of my knowledge, I got it "word for word" 
so here it is:


"Special interest groups have the memberships, members, and votes Politicians believe they need to get re-elected. 


Politicians are not interested in small business or individuals .... they are only interested in Special Interest Groups that have the memberships, members, and votes they believe they will need to get re-elected."


That being the case, and I believe it is, how in the world do you think fishermen can possibly think they can make changes in fishing regulations by themselves? 


The only way to make a change in regulations is to become a special interest group, or JOIN one that has somewhat of a similar interest and get the "Special Interest Group" to voice the opinion and get the attention of the politicians.