This wouldn't be a problem (or as much of one) if we have public financing of elections. But most conservatives have been opposed to this and the Supreme Court pretty much gutted attempts to limit the influence of money. So I guess you live by the money, you die by the money.
Right, we do, but as you said, the parties opted out.
I would question whether is is democratic that a person with a million dollars to give should have more say than a person with $100 to give. It also seems rather corrupting ot me. But I guess that's another argument for another time.
As you say, the people with the money are merely participating in the democratic process. But then you have no right to complain if the money takes you where you don't want to go. Saying "Money talks" is merely stating the obvious.
"But then you have no right to complain if the money takes you where you don't want to go."
That makes no more sense than saying I have no right to complain if some drivers drive drunk or run red lights, or say I have no right to complain if some doctors commit malpractice, or say I have no right to complain if some people use free speech to lobby for evil.
This wouldn't be a problem (or as much of one) if we have public financing of elections. But most conservatives have been opposed to this and the Supreme Court pretty much gutted attempts to limit the influence of money. So I guess you live by the money, you die by the money.
ReplyDeleteWe have public funding of elections. Both parties opt out.
DeleteLimiting campaign contributions also limits the ability of groups and individuals to participate in the electoral process. That's undemocratic.
Right, we do, but as you said, the parties opted out.
ReplyDeleteI would question whether is is democratic that a person with a million dollars to give should have more say than a person with $100 to give. It also seems rather corrupting ot me. But I guess that's another argument for another time.
As you say, the people with the money are merely participating in the democratic process. But then you have no right to complain if the money takes you where you don't want to go. Saying "Money talks" is merely stating the obvious.
"But then you have no right to complain if the money takes you where you don't want to go."
DeleteThat makes no more sense than saying I have no right to complain if some drivers drive drunk or run red lights, or say I have no right to complain if some doctors commit malpractice, or say I have no right to complain if some people use free speech to lobby for evil.
Just be glad his son wasn't a zoophile.
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