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To: steve-b
"The justices, with only Thomas in dissent, did uphold McCain-Feingold requirements that anyone spending money on political ads must disclose the names of contributors."

I think this was the correct decision. I'm all for spending as much money as people want on campaigns. My only requirement would be full disclosure and no foreign money in our campaigns.

I also like the idea of candidates having their own voice saying they approve of the add. Candidates should not be able to put out an add bashing and lying about someone and then be able to claim they didn't put it out. If your add is good, you should have no problem putting your stamp of approval on the add.

In general, as much money as you want to spend and transparency. I think that's how our republic works best. Let the voters hear the message and make decisions based on as much knowledge as possible.
88 posted on 01/21/2010 9:05:50 AM PST by Old Teufel Hunden
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To: Old Teufel Hunden

To a devil’s advocate in ways:...what if the information is just plainly false and do you trust the populace in assuming the correct view in a short period of time?


102 posted on 01/21/2010 10:53:11 AM PST by Rick_Michael (Have no fear "President Government" is here)
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