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The better solution is to continue respecting the First Amendment and not trying to restrict in any way, political speech, and instead reforming the electoral s
by ETH_start 2y ago
The better solution is to continue respecting the First Amendment and not trying to restrict in any way, political speech, and instead reforming the electoral system so that the volume of speech one is able to output through the expenditure of financial resources does not have an impact on election outcomes.
- giantg2 2y agoHow so, and how is that different than my proposal in other comments?
- ETH_start 2y agoRestricting political advertising to one platform would be a massive abrogation of the right to engage in political speech.
- giantg2 2y agoThe right as it is defined now, yes. The ability to restrict or redefine that right is still an option. See tobacco advertising and other harmful advertising that has been restricted. Again, what are those electoral changes you believe will fix the issue?
- ETH_start 2y agoSo what I propose is completely different than what you're proposing, which is that you're proposing massively restricting the right to engage in political speech as we define it now.