Give 'em enough rope
George Will's syndicated column today discusses Campaign Finance Reform. He makes some good points concerning the real motives behind CFR.
"By explaining why they should have standing to defend in court the constitutionality of BCRA--why overturning it will injure them--McCain et al. reveal that the supposed concern about corruption is itself a sham, a form of corruption that the First Amendment should prevent. BCRA's aim is the convenience of its enactors, incumbent lawmakers."
Posted by Chris Short at May 17, 2002 11:09 AM