Victory of Freedom of Speech or Victory for Big Money?

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

The 1st Amendment to the United States Constitution reads, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”

Branson and I got into a rather lively debate last night on the phone over CITIZENS UNITED v. FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION, and the 5-4 ruling of the Supreme Court striking down provisions of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002(BCRA).

I’m one who believes in the literal translation of the Constitution and feel that the Supreme Court ruled correctly on the questions asked of the Supreme Court. I am one who believes that sometimes it is wiser not to ask the Court a question if you are not going to like the answer.

On the other hand Branson feels that this is a dark day for Campaign Finance laws and it will cause Big money to control political speech.

I’ll let you decide click here to read the decision. 08-205

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