2008.06.30
Discuss Monday's editorials
How much for a Senate seat?
The Supreme Court won't let Congress level the electoral playing field.
Amidst the hullaballoo over the U.S. Supreme Court's predictable decision on guns last week, another ruling with broad ramifications slipped by with little comment. The Constitution, it turns out, protects the right of wealthy Americans to buy their way into office.
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Will no one be held accountable?
Rep. Boucher switched his vote on the FISA bill. Intense lobbying swayed the House.
In March, Rep. Rick Boucher stood by the principle that immunity should not be extended to telephone companies that helped the government spy on Americans without a court's knowledge or consent. Last week, the Southwest Virginia Democrat voted to grant them that immunity. What changed his mind?
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If there is truly such a dire need for this law, if the richest candidates will be able to buy their way into office, why isn't Clinton the democratic nominee?
Comment by C Ramsey — June 30, 2008 @ 12:17 pm
predictable decision? It was 5-4 which simply amazes and scares me that our court could have as many as 4 justices unwilling to uphold the Constitution and take liberties away from our society.
Maybe it's predictable that liberals have gained so much power within the once free America. The 5-4 vote against Guantanamo terrorist containment is proof of this.
Comment by Jim — July 1, 2008 @ 8:40 am
The entire US political process is so corrupt and full of crooks, I'm surprised that we have the capability to even elect a dog catcher these days.
It's not about advancing the country forward, it's about power...absolute and unbrideled.
The affluent think that because they supposedly pay more taxes, their voices need to be heard over those who have neither the income nor the means to pay those dreaded taxes.
The last time I read the the Constitution, it read in part that ALL men (to include women) are created EQUAL with certain inalienable rights...
Where did we loose sight of that little phrase?
Comment by Will — July 1, 2008 @ 9:27 am
Will, you were reading the Declaration of Independence, an excellent read with July 4 coming up, not the Constitution.
Comment by c. trejbal — July 1, 2008 @ 10:13 am
Christian...
Sorry for my bad. With so much discussion surrounding the Constitution of late, I guess I had the right message but the wrong document.
Document not withstanding however, I hope people will get the point.
Comment by Will — July 1, 2008 @ 11:00 am