Monday, January 25, 2010

So did you guys read about the recent Supreme Court ruling that lifted all restrictions from corporate election spending? I find it depressing. If you didn't think elections were bought before, they clearly will be now.

The question is, do you trust the government or corporations to keep protect the best interest of the people of this country? Is there a difference anymore between the two? Clearly those bankers have money burning a hole in their pockets. I suppose they will purchase the candidate who will protect their multi-million dollar bonuses.

This ruling seems to be antithetical to the ideals of Constitution. Should we just have a CEO rather than a president? Do corporations have the same rights as individuals? I wonder if churches are considered corporations? Can they purchase a candidate too? Is this country simply going to the highest bidder?

2 comments:

just me said...

I agree the whole thing is completely ridiculous. Whatever happened to the McCain-Feingold campaign finance reform bill? Can the supreme court just overturn any law they don't like?

Mom said...

Just makes me very sad. I feel helpless against the big machine