The idea that transferring money is free speech is how corporations have managed to take over the country, as corporations can make the kind of financial contributions to candidates and parties that even rich individuals could only dream of.
The only question is by whom and how much they paid. While I agree with your sentiment, keep in mind that your argument holds that the only difference between a candidate who accepts only small, individual donations and a candidate who all but demands very large corporate contributions is that one is a streetwalker and the other a high price "escort."
8. What if the gov't said you can own a printing press, just not buy one
So the transference of cash or other consideration for a printing press is illegal. If you can make, inherent or be given a printing press it is OK. Under that scenario that may infringe on the 1st Amendment.
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