Debra Fairbanks
Secretary, South Central WI
Move To Amend
Monticello
To the editor:
Monday, January 21 marks the third anniversary of the Supreme Court's Citizens United vs. the Federal Elections Commission decision. This ruling declared that for the purpose of campaign contributions, corporations are people and their money is free speech.
In polling, 80 percent of Americans from across the political spectrum have the common sense to know that this is patently absurd. It puts the average citizen at a distinct disadvantage in the process of choosing and electing a representative. We see the result of this ruling in the circus that is the primary campaign season. We see it in the incessant and disagreeable campaign ads paid for by organizations that are not directly affiliated with the candidates, but instead push the agenda of corporations hiding behind innocent-sounding super PAC names.
We need to reclaim the campaign funding process, removing big money from electoral politics. We need for our own voices to be heard in the state and federal capitols, not the "voice" of those who would sway lawmaking with obscene amounts of money. We can achieve true, comprehensive campaign finance if we, as Americans, unite across party lines and work as one to kick big money out. Many citizens across the country are pursuing this objective. In February, concerned people in Green County will come together to join them in making our government truly representative. I hope you will too. Look for flyers and community service ads with information on an upcoming county-wide informational meeting, or go to moneyout.wordpress.com to sign up for email updates.
Secretary, South Central WI
Move To Amend
Monticello
To the editor:
Monday, January 21 marks the third anniversary of the Supreme Court's Citizens United vs. the Federal Elections Commission decision. This ruling declared that for the purpose of campaign contributions, corporations are people and their money is free speech.
In polling, 80 percent of Americans from across the political spectrum have the common sense to know that this is patently absurd. It puts the average citizen at a distinct disadvantage in the process of choosing and electing a representative. We see the result of this ruling in the circus that is the primary campaign season. We see it in the incessant and disagreeable campaign ads paid for by organizations that are not directly affiliated with the candidates, but instead push the agenda of corporations hiding behind innocent-sounding super PAC names.
We need to reclaim the campaign funding process, removing big money from electoral politics. We need for our own voices to be heard in the state and federal capitols, not the "voice" of those who would sway lawmaking with obscene amounts of money. We can achieve true, comprehensive campaign finance if we, as Americans, unite across party lines and work as one to kick big money out. Many citizens across the country are pursuing this objective. In February, concerned people in Green County will come together to join them in making our government truly representative. I hope you will too. Look for flyers and community service ads with information on an upcoming county-wide informational meeting, or go to moneyout.wordpress.com to sign up for email updates.
