*Fight back! Free Speech for People Amendment*

[SaveOurDemocracy]

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Please go to the link below and sign-up to help fight the latest SCOTUS assault on our Democracy:

http://www.freespeechforpeople.org/amendment

The Free Speech for People Amendment will overrule the Citizens United v. FEC case and return the First Amendment to its longstanding purpose as a guarantee of the fullest rights of a free people and the press. The Free Speech for People Amendment will overrule the fabrication by activist judges of a “corporate rights doctrine” to defeat democratically enacted laws, and will restore the First Amendment to its meaning and intent for two centuries. The Amendment will ensure that all people have the most robust freedom of conscience, speech and debate and that a vibrant, diverse press remains free and unfettered, thus strengthening, rather than weakening, democracy.

The Free Speech for People Amendment Campaign will work with others to develop specific language for the Free Speech for People Amendment. Here is one example of language for the Free Speech for People Amendment:

Amendment XXVIII

Section 1 The sovereign right of the people to govern being essential to a free democracy, no corporation, limited liability entity, or other corporate entity created by state or federal law or the law of another nation shall enjoy the rights of free speech and expression protected for the people by the First Amendment.

Section 2 Congress and the States may regulate the expenditure of funds by any corporation, limited liability company, or other corporate entity in public election activity.

Section 3. Nothing contained in this Article shall be construed to abridge the freedom of the press.

********** Thanks to Trillo for bringing it to our attention in THIS POST

[SaveOurDemocracy]

1. Guess I better kick myself b4 this hits pg3...

... or ... don't fight back ... just yell and scream here.

[Krashkopf]

2. This is THE most important issue facing America . . . BAR NONE!

Its more important than the wars . . .

Its more important than health care . . .

Its more important than Wall Street reforms . . .

Actually, it is probably less important than Global Warming, but, with this decision, we are powerless to fight back against the corporations who are opposed to dealing with the global warming crisis.

[SaveOurDemocracy]

3. I absolutely agree.

So, why does this call to action make people yawn??

[Maru Kitteh]

5. Because it's over. Maybe it was all doomed from the begining.

The system, as it is, pretty much guarantees it.

It's depressing as hell but there it is. I plan to get the hell out of here myself. A friend of mine just got permanent residency in Spain. Life as an Ex-pat sounds better every day.

Edit for comma placement.

[SaveOurDemocracy]

6. Oh ffs ... pass around the cyanide cocktail.

maybe you meant ... Edit for coma placement?

[samrock]

4. Kick

The odds of getting this passed with a 2/3rds vote in the senate and house are... Well the Cubs will win the world series before this happens.. sigh...