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Old 07-22-2009, 08:44 PM   #9
orthodoxymoron
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Default Re: Freedom What does it mean?

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Originally Posted by seashore View Post
The Supreme Court ruled that about political contributions. I don't know whether they've ever ruled that about lobbying...

But I disagree.

And I believe the only way we will ever clean up government is to outlaw them.

If we don't take the money out of politics we can't win. And there is no need for lobbyists. All communication should be at public hearings where people should be invited to give testimony of their knowledge of issues that are in the public interest, which include corporate interests that affect the economy. Only citizens should be able to contact their representatives in the Legislature. CEOs of corporations are also citizens so they can get their say as citizens just like the rest of us.
So...your definition of freedom does not include the freedom to financially support individuals and organizations who I agree with? And...your definition of freedom does not include the freedom to hire an expert on a particular issue to meet privately with my elected representatives?
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