Campaign Finance Disclosure Is a Burden That Restricts Independent Speech

Donors are required to file excessively long reports that have no meaning

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I agree thoroughly with David Bossie. In today's political arena, as we Americans sit idly by while our so-called "leaders" pull this great nation down into the quicksand of socialism, fascism and eventual communism, its very important that we maintain the basic freedom afforded in our Constitution in the Bill of Rights, that one item that makes this country great, Freedom of Speech, in particular. There are a myriad of other ways to deal with preventing political corruption, but this is not one of them. Disclosure merely opens a donor up to harrassment from the left; the union and non-union thugs, who think they can use intimidation, threats of violence and character assassination to scare people and politicians into silent retreat. We must not retreat! Thank you, David Bossie for all you do for America! Your work is so vital and appreciated, keep it up, the sleeping giant is waking up!

Mary Schultz of MI 12:35PM June 22, 2012

It does matter. I'm a voter and I would like to know who supports the candidates i vote or not vote for. Regardless of how much paper work it is. Don't be ignorant.

Vic G. of CA 4:52PM June 21, 2012

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