Citizens United Reality Check - Corporations are Super People
Last night I went to the Obama website and purchased a few items and made a small donation.
I am not looking for any "at-a-boys" from anyone.
I am not going to do a NPR pledge drive "challenge" for others to do the same.
And, I really hope there are not a lot of replies of "he had my support in 2008 but he hasn't fulfilled by expectations so I will vote for him but not support him".
This is about Citizens United.
This is not the first time I have donated to a presidential campaign so I know the process but with Citizens United, 501 (c) (4)s and other soft money in the news these days I had forgotten something. I forgot that when you make a donation to a candidate you must give your name, address, phone number, employer and occupation. I had forgotten you must confirm that you are a U.S. Citizen, that you are not part of some groups of people and that you would not be reimbursed for the donation and that there was a limit to the amount you can donate.
We allow corporations to use their money in campaigns without restrictions add to that the 501 (c) (4)s allowing donations under the ruse of Civic Leagues, Social Welfare Organizations, and Local Associations of Employees in total secrecy. But, when I want to make a donation I have to make it very public.
I understand Obama has both types of originations but I feel the way to donate to a campaign is to donate it to the candidate or the party not use one of these groups which have a feeling of making a drug deal in a dark alley or making an illegal bet on a horse.
I don't have a problem have my information disclosed or limits, I just feel everyone should have to disclose and have limits.
Since Citizens United I feel not only are corporations now considered "people". I feel we have been demoted to "non-people".
