Comments on: Committee defeats payday lending ban

By: Jack

Jack — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 15:39:58 +0000

Alright, I’ll throw a comment in here.

I seriously dislike the idea of publicly financed campaigns. Money equals speach, according to the Supreme Court, and I agree.

I suggest, however, a few modifications to the current system:

First, donations should be made by individuals only. No PACs, no unions, no corporations. They are not citizens, and do not have the rights of citizens.

Second, contributions must go through a clearing-house, so that no-one can know who donated to which candidate. The beauty of this is that the candidates do not know who has contributed to their campaigns, so they cannot be bought.

Third, individuals donating to a particular candidate must be registered to vote in the district in which that candidate is running.

By: hburgnews » Blog Archive » HB619 shot down

hburgnews » Blog Archive » HB619 shot down — Wed, 06 Dec 2006 14:18:05 +0000

[...] Vivian Paige has a breakdown on her blog of who on the committee received contributions, and how they voted on 619. [...]

By: mosquito

mosquito — Wed, 06 Dec 2006 00:27:49 +0000

So a measly 20 grand by the “loan sharks” allows them to make millions in outrageous interest rates on loans.

this is so disgusting and just highlights why NO elected person or governement official should be allowed to accept money or gifts from anyone.

Public financed campaigns would save ALL of us ALOT of money…..

Buzz…Buzz….