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To: Lane3 who wrote (129152)	1/24/2010 12:56:39 PM
From: epicure	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 542043

There isn't a practical problem with corporations "speaking" when they get to do so with the same "volume" as other "people." Yes there is. The people who own the corporations are already capable of "speaking"- allowing the corporation to "speak" gives the advantaged a double voice. Of course if you want to build a system where the wealthy, who already exploit personal access, also have corporate vehicles to advance the benefits of the wealthy and connected, then it's a fabulous idea. I corporations were actually living and breathing- like former slaves- then it might make some sense to "free" them, but as it is, no.

To: Lane3 who wrote (129152)	1/29/2010 12:37:39 PM
From: TimF	Respond to of 542043

Something I haven't seen mentioned anyway in the current coverage is that there are limitations on individual political political contributions. Good point. If corporations are people, then the limitations should apply There are also limits on corporate contributions. For direct contributions for corporations to candidates that limit was and still is $0. They can set up PACs, but PACs have limits as well, and also the recent USSC decision doesn't change PAC contributions in any way. The decision only deals with corporations spending their own money to publish, broadcast, etc. their political views. It does not allow a single penny of direct corporate contributions to candidates.