As a former candidate for public office who was metaphorically run over by a well-funded incumbent who not only raised hundreds of thousands of dollars with subtle promises of favors from the state Senate rostrum, but also intimidated people and businesses into not supporting my fundraising efforts, I empathize with those who decry the influence of money in politics. Even the ACLU, however, is opposed to what the Senate is proposing as a constitutional amendment to restrict campaign financing: S.J. Res. 19...would severely limit the First Amendment, lead directly to government censorship of political speech and result in a host of unintended consequences that would undermine the goals the amendment has been introduced to advance--namely encouraging vigorous political dissent and providing voice to the voiceless, which we, of course, support. As we have said in the past, this and similar constitutional amendments would fundamentally ‘break’ the Constitution and endanger civil rights and civil liberties for generations. Where are the bright minds out there with a solution that, as the article states, doesnt limit rights and freedoms?
Posted on: Sat, 12 Jul 2014 12:33:30 +0000
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