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To: chalu2 who wrote (5255)	9/11/1999 12:13:00 PM
From: Bill	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769667

If you didn't have such hatred for Bush, you might actually find his campaign refreshing. We all agree that disclosure of campaign contributors is essential. How many politicians have ever disclosed all contributors as the contributions come in? One: georgewbush.com

To: chalu2 who wrote (5255)	9/11/1999 12:15:00 PM
From: Zoltan!	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769667

>>The giving of money in return for access/influence is the most corrupting and corrosive influence on American politics today. Clinton/Gore have proven that. Heck, they even sold seats on Commerce trips and did a shakedown of Indian tribes and Buddhist nuns. >>Campaign finance reform is essential The kind McCain and the Dems envision is not reform but more of the same. It is also unconstitutional. The best system is complete and timely disclosure.

To: chalu2 who wrote (5255)	9/11/1999 12:22:00 PM
From: Tom Clarke	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769667

It does seem weird to say money=speech. But the changes I have seen proposed would do more harm than good. If you belong to a pro-life group or the NRA, or a pro-choice group or an environmental group, your donation to that group helps to get out the message that you align yourself with. All the ideas for changing the system I've seen would limit these group's activities. How else is an average citizen going to get his views aired?

To: chalu2 who wrote (5255)	9/12/1999 5:37:00 AM
From: Neocon	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769667

Sure, it is called freedom of speech. Anyone, any time, has the right to express his opinions on public issues, including supporting the candidate of his choice. He can either do that directly, through campaign contributions, or indirectly, by funding advertising directly. Either way, he is giving the candidate something of value, and may thereby obtain some favor for his efforts. Therefore,it is futile to restrict direct contribution while leaving open the avenue of indirect support, and anti- free- speech to try to curtail any kind of support....