December 12, 2003

Campaign Finance Reform

The Burlington Free Press editorializes...

"If the Supreme Court decision leads more Americans to feel that the system is fairer and encourages them to back up their political beliefs with a check, it will be a major victory for democracy."

While this is true , the right to spend money on political 'speech,' in any form without limit is a fundamental expression of free speech under the Constitution. I believe the justices erred and have eroded a basic right, as Congress did when this law was enacted.

Another reason for the pitched battle over judicial appointments in the Senate. Fundamental rights and philosophies are at stake.

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