Moneyed interests can speak louder than the rest of us and America becomes less of a democracy and more of a special interest state. The Supreme Court's ruling is wrong and must be overturned. Former Senator William Proxmire from Wisconsin. Wealthy candidates can, sometimes, virtually buy themselves a political office. Alaska State Legislator Dave Donley .
Freedom of speech is a precious thing.
But protecting it does not permit someone to shout 'fire' in a crowded theater. Equally, freedom of speech must not be stressed so as to compel democracy to commit suicide by allowing money to govern elections. Former Congressman Henry Reuss of Wisconsin. Former Congressman Jonathan Bingaman who supported the 1974 law struck down by Buckley v. Valeo .