Now that labor unions are dying out and big corporations support the same social agenda as unions that's no longer a good reason.
The reason now seems to be that because corporations are legal persons, they should be able to give whatever they want.
But even though they are legal persons, they are not citizens and they do not vote. Also, lots of corporations have foreign interests, foreign employees, etc. which suggest that the money they spend on elections is not entirely for the sake of America or Americans.
I know that being against unbridled corporate spending on elections is anathema on FR, but all I can say is regardless of the Constitutionality it is no longer in conservatives' favor that large corporations can spend as much as they want on elections.
It may be the right thing to do constitutionally, but it will eventually lead to the further deterioration of our other constitutional rights.
Large corporations by and large don't want citizens to own guns. Large corporations by and large don't want citizens to speak their minds. Large corporations by and large don't want citizens to freely assemble. These all create risks that they can't control and don't want to have to deal with.
Large corporations also don't like States' Rights. They would prefer it if laws affecting corporations were established at the federal level so it will be easier for them to conduct business throughout the US.
Why do you think there is always some Freeper arguing that insurance companies should be able to sell their products in any state and that all states should have similar laws with regard to insurance? They're just shilling for large corporations.
There is no really good solution. Campaign financing limits appear to be unconstitutional and there are always ways for the inventive to get around them.
However, we as conservatives should not delude ourselves into thinking this is a good thing for us. It may be good for a few libertarians and neocons, but not for the traditional conservatives who see most major corporations supporting abortion, gay marriage, limits on gun ownership (e.g. can't bring your gun to work even if it is locked in your trunk in the parking lot and never enters the building), etc.
And yes there are PACs that are primarily funded by thousands of small donors. And yes those PACs should be allowed to collect as much money as they can and distribute it as they please. But there are other PACs that are primarily funded by a few large donors representing the interests of corporations who care nothing about America as a going concern. They think of Her only as a woman to be used, abused, and kicked to the curb when a better option comes along.
Yes, quite possibly neither good nor bad.
However, at least consider it from the perspective of a small corporation.
You’ve made a thoughtful post, to be looked at later.
Aside from above (small corporations), I’d add tonight that at least this ruling keeps the liberals a step further AWAY from their desire to REDUCE freedoms.
And as I said in another post, most voters should be informed enough to disregard the silly mailers/other BS they get/are exposed to.