Republicans trying to gag nonprofits

[ashling]

The Republican National Committee is pressing the Federal Election Commission ("FEC") to issue new rules that would shut down groups that dare to communicate with the public in any way critical of President Bush or members of Congress. Incredibly, the FEC has just issued -- for public comment -- proposed rules that would do just that. Any kind of non-profit -- conservative, progressive, labor, religious, secular, social service, charitable, educational, civic participation, issue-oriented, large, and small -- could be affected by these rules.

Operatives in Washington are displaying a terrifying disregard for the values of free speech and openness which underlie our democracy. Essentially, they are willing to pay any price to stop criticism of Bush administration policy.

more: /www.moveon.org/news/fec-gag.html

make public comment to FEC: http://www.fec.gov/press/press2004/20040312rulemaking.html

[LittleApple81]

1. So only corporations and rich people can communicate now? n/t

[Rhapsody1]

2. Republican gag nonprofits

Why am I not suprised to hear this. And they complain about organizations such as moveon, etc. Hypocrites. If you really want to have fun, I have been having at it with some conservative whack jobs...

http://www.readybb.com/conservative/index.php

[Lindacooks]

3. Typical Repuke tactic

They have no respect for free speech, civil rights, individual privacy, the constitution, or democracy. I hate their guts.

[Festivito]

4. Republicans complain about what they do.

A bunch of churches will be making prayers to protect our nation's leaders, and the values of our country.

Any talk against Bush will be met with lawsuits small groups cannot afford, even if completely honest and legal.

The elephant is too good for them, pigs are closer.