Did you agree with the SCOTUS decision to allow Super PACs?

2015-10-04T13:23:46-04:00

http://www.northjersey.com/news/menendez-s-defense-relies-on-odd-twist-1.1424871

Five years ago, Menendez called it a “dark day for democracy” when the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in Citizens United v. FEC that any person or group could make unlimited contributions to super PACs, then a new breed of independent spending committees. Menendez, a Democrat from Paramus, predicted that super PACs would skew the political debate toward the rich, giving them the ability to spend without limit.

Menendez’s defense relies on odd twist

Five years ago, Sen Bob Menendez called it a “dark day for democracy” when the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in Citizens United v. FEC that any person or group could make unlimited contributions to super PACs, then a new breed of independent spending committees. Now, Menendez is relying on the same protections in Citizens United to defend himself from charges that his biggest donor, Florida eye doctor Salomon Melgen, bribed him .

Response by LTC Yinon Weiss made Oct 4 at 2015 1:26 PM

2015-10-04T13:26:40-04:00

If I have a lot of money (which I don't!) and want to spend it to promote my ideas and to show my support for people that I think can do a better job leading this country, then why should the government limit how I spend my own money? That doesn't seem like the kind of freedom we all serve for. I realize there are potential down sides, but there are often downsides to having freedom. It doesn't mean we eliminate it.

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 4 at 2015 1:33 PM

2015-10-04T13:33:25-04:00

If I have that much money... IF. It is my money right? so why you stopping me from spending them? plus spending in a political campaign also improve economy too. lol

Response by SGT Jeremiah B. made Oct 4 at 2015 4:33 PM

2015-10-04T16:33:46-04:00

Do I agree with it? Not sure. Do I think it's terrible? Absolutely.