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To: Brumar89 who wrote (256851)	7/5/2008 6:13:41 PM
From: greenspirit	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 794009

This could be a serious issue for Obama, especially since he flip flopped so completely on campaign finance reform. I thought each campaign was required by law to ensure the contribution came from American citizens? One of the reasons donating is such a painfully intrusive step from a privacy standpoint. I just pretended to donate to the Obama campaign. All you have to do is check the block to confirm. The online system is ripe for fraudulant donations to come pouring in. I guess the brilliant McCain/Fiengold legislation didn't think of this loophole. duh... Legal Compliance Check this box to confirm that the following statements are true and accurate: - I am a United States citizen or a lawfully-admitted permanent resident. - I am at least 16 years old. - This contribution is not made from the general treasury funds of a corporation, labor organization or national bank. - This contribution is not made from the funds of a political action committee. - This contribution is not made from the treasury of an entity or person who is a federal contractor. - This contribution is not made from the funds of an individual registered as a federal lobbyist or a foreign agent, or an entity that is a federally registered lobbying firm or foreign agent. - The funds I am donating are not being provided to me by another person or entity for the purpose of making this contribution.