See, now that I'm back on this committee, I just can't stop.
Thank you.
I want to pick up on my last question. You mentioned, Mr. Thurlow, that somebody who might go canvassing just a couple of times clearly doesn't fall under this, but, because it's vague, they may suddenly say to themselves, “Well, maybe I will”, or worse yet, this person ends up under investigation.
I'm thinking again about this 22-year-old who worked on my campaign. They were interested in politics and took political science. Then, within a year or so, they got an offer from one of the local government relations firms. They're thrilled, but they end up under investigation because somebody complained about seeing them going door to door for me one time a year before. That young person then has to answer questions, maybe has to get a lawyer and potentially has their name dragged through. The employer backs right off and says, “Oh no. There's an investigation here. I'm not going to hire this person. We'll call you back in three months.”
Is this what we're talking about? Is this what we're facing? To me, that would create an incredible chill for a lot of young people who are interested in politics and who want a career where they make a difference in politics either through elected office or through government relations.
I'd like to ask Mr. Thurlow to answer first, but then I'll go to Mike and Siobáhn.