Coming Soon to a Democracy Near You ...

TruthOut, www.pbs.org/moyers by Michael Winship | Sep. 5, 2009 (Opinion)

In the world of money and politics, "Hillary: The Movie" may turn out to be the sleeper hit of the year, a boffo blockbuster. Depending on the outcome of a special Supreme Court hearing on September 9, this little piece of propaganda could unleash a new torrent of cash flooding into campaigns from big business, unions and other special interests. "Hillary: The Movie" may turn out to be "Frankenstein: The Monster." Full Story »

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Subjects: World, U.S., Business, Media
Topics: Freedom of Speech, Civil Liberties, Corporate Governance
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Posted by: Posted by Patricia Blochowiak - Sep 5, 2009 - 11:44 AM PDT
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Edited by: Patricia Blochowiak - Sep 5, 2009 - 11:46 AM PDT

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Patricia L'Herrou
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 by Patricia L'Herrou - Sep. 6, 2009

a point made in this discussion of corporate "free speech" in funding election propaganda is that corporations self-interest is to make money. it could have clarified that this is not the primary self-interest of an individual with a multi-faceted life. the law which equated the two nor its other effects including bankruptcy rules, is not explored here, but there is a lot of information about the coming court case prompted by the film.

i would want congress to look hard at how the law equating a corporation with an individual citizencontinues to negatively effect our society.

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Patricia Blochowiak
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 by Patricia Blochowiak - Sep. 5, 2009

Could be more specific on sources, rather than just New York Times, for example. Otherwise a brief, but very good, discussion of the right to free speech of that "individual" know as the corporation.

I've never understood how a corporation could be considered a person with the right to free speech. The owners and shareholders are entitled to free speech, but not the corporation, in my opinion.

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