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Mad Dog
Mad Dog Member Posts: 2,595
in THE MAIN WALL
It is probably a campaign finance disclosure law, but I think it stinks. Well, my neighbors know where I stand, I never hid my political leanings, but that is my personality. I don't like it aa all, John. Mad Dog

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  • Nick W
    Nick W Member Posts: 200
    Enter your zip code.

    Would you consider this an invasion of privacy?

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  • Mike T., Swampeast MO
    Mike T., Swampeast MO Member Posts: 6,928
    Not really an invasion of privacy...

    ...in my mind at least.

    As I understand constitutional law, political donations are considered to be a form of "speech" protected by the first amendment.

    If you are willing to speak, it is implied that you are willing to be heard by anyone who wants (or cares) to listen.

    Remove this connection with speech and you are no longer giving your opinion--you are buying hidden favor!

    Just like with "real" speech however, there are some limits. It's illegal to yell "fire" when no fire is there because panic and injury as likely to ensue. Extremely large political donations are considered to be similar and are not allowed.

    Unfortunately though, the "speech" thing has been applied to non-people, e.g. corporations through so-called "political action committees". THIS is what should be COMPLETELY ILLEGAL. A corporation is NOT a person!!!!!!!!! Corporations can effectively coerce employees to contribute to MULTIPLE causes to which they do not personally agree and the speech is no longer "theirs".
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    No worse

    than this site John. You can even find out a person's neighbors on this one. Scary!

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  • Mad Dog
    Mad Dog Member Posts: 2,595
    Sorry. Mr Mike But I disagree

    I think it goes just a little too far. Should it be public record what you buy at the grocery store too, or the books you buy? Tv program you watch? What teams you root for? Citizens deserve a littl eprivacy, even when making political donations. Mad Dog

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  • Mad Dog
    Mad Dog Member Posts: 2,595
    Looks like a cheap private detective service, Glenn

    The internet is a double-edged sword. Never cared for it anyhow, but she's here to stay. Mad Dog

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  • Robert O'Connor_7
    Robert O'Connor_7 Member Posts: 688
    WOW!

    They sure are some eye openers! I do think it is a bit personal. I fooled with it, only to find out some info that I wish I hadn't... Robert O'Connor/NJ
  • Mike T., Swampeast MO
    Mike T., Swampeast MO Member Posts: 6,928
    Understand your point

    (and even sort of agree) but the alternative of allowing large, undisclosed political donations seems somehow much worse...

    I believe this info has LONG been considered public--it's just that the internet makes access much easier than before.
  • Mad Dog
    Mad Dog Member Posts: 2,595
    True, but recipes for bomb-making have always

    been available, but now you don't have to go far....just hit the web. some things should be hard to find. mad dog

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