The Liberal Party rules just announced probably should become law.   It would strengthen current rules.   Of course, nobody should pretend to be naive enough to believe that "Cash for Access" is the only way to peddle influence (and $1500 doesn't buy influence).    Lobbyists have all sorts of "free" ways to obtain access and it's silly to pretend that these Liberal events are the worst example (although the opposition, their leftover supporters, and the Globe, will try).