Money in Politics - OLD

Whereas; money has power to influence politics and corrupt government that is not available by speech alone; and

Whereas; the use of money to influence government and political processes confers an unfair and undemocratic advantage that is only available in proportion to elite status, economic success and, too often, white collar crime; Therefore, Be it

RESOLVED that

• We declare that money is not equivalent to speech and the free use of money to influence government and politics is not equivalent to free speech as defined by the The Constitution and Bill of Rights of The United States of America.