There are worrying signs that there may well be five votes on the Supreme Court to rule that the ban on corporate contributions violates the First Amendment. Full Story »
Posted by Samuel W. Velsor IV - via New York Times (Editorials), New York Times (Opinion)
The opinion piece points out the biggest attack upon democracy by the Bush corporatist supreme court ever seen, that is unfolding as they attempt to use their 5-4 advantage before it disappears.
The court has gone to extraordinary lengths to hear the case. And there are worrying signs that there may well be five votes to rule that the ban on corporate contributions ... More »
I do not think corporations should be able to spend money on elections. That said, they are finding ways to do so anyway, so bite the bullet and allow it with the strongest of regulations, regardless we will know soon.
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