[paul in cape]

Corporations need to be able to both defend themselves from the extortion of the government, and be able to state the companies' position on any issue or legislation. Individuals cannot protect legitimate corporate interests.

Without free speech rights, corporations (and stockholders). are screwed.

[dinoparty]

But your point is distinct from the proper interpretation of the Constitution. Your point is a valid policy position, but conservatives don’t believe that judges should make policy masquerading as constitutional law.