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Thread #123470   Message #2719162
Posted By: Bill D
08-Sep-09 - 03:54 PM
Thread Name: BS: 9-7 High court to review 1st amendment
Subject: RE: BS: 9-7 High court to review 1st ammendment
I saw that lawyer on a discussion show arguing that the definition of "free speech" should be expanded to allow **corporations** to 'express their views', just like you & me.
   He didn't seem to want to admit that 'you & me' lacking millions of $$$$$ to promote our opinions would give those corporations a wee bit of an advantage.
   The guy on the other side made the point that corporations entire focus IS turning a profit, and that current restrictions recognized that sneaky & misleading advertising is common when $$$$$ are involved.

Let's hope the court can still see that point.