The House should vote yes on our bill. Campaign finance reform is the key to a better America today and tomorrow. The essence of free speech is the unfettered right to criticize our government. We force it to change by holding men and women in positions of responsibility accountable. For average Americans, the only effective way to do this is by joining with like-minded others, pooling their resources and purchasing advertisements to spread their political point of view.
Political speech is the avenue our Constitution provides to foster political change.
I oppose McCain-Feingold and similar bills because they place unconstitutional restrictions on this fundamental right. I also reject the assertion that political contributions are, by their nature, corrupting. I believe that Americans contribute to politicians who share their values and objectives. And as for truly corruptible people, they will betray their offices no matter what regulations are in place. I support raising the legal limits on contributions and opening the process by instantly disclosing political donors.