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Campaign Contributions are imo clearly not a reflection of the will of the people. They are a reflection of business interests, protecting the status quo and wo
by Maarten88 10y ago
Campaign Contributions are imo clearly not a reflection of the will of the people. They are a reflection of business interests, protecting the status quo and working against balanced arguments on public policy.
A reflection of The People would be simply their democratic vote, informed by balanced and unsubsidized arguments from both sides.
- int_19h 10y ago> What if The People's democratic vote is to commit collective long term suicide for short term gains? I mean, obviously, individually, it's up to each person to choose. But when the majority chooses for everyone (including the minority), is the minority bound to respect that decision?