I see your point, but I agree with the person who wrote that you're too optimistic about this. This ruling has effectively sealed the hegemony of the corporation in this country over our political process. I think one of the unforseen consequences in the political realm will be that politicians lose control of messaging, as their own ability to focus the discussion pro- or con- regarding their opponents will be rapidly lost. Why should a corporation try to buy off politicians by indirect means when they now have unlimited direct spending power? I truly believe that this will radically alter the dynamic of our electoral politics. It requires tremendous faith in the American electorate to recognize the damage that has been done to the constitution by extending the rights and priveledges therein to corporate entities. It is faith that I frankly don't have.

by hazmat on 01/21/2010 04:03:48 PM EST

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