Calm Down!

Why is everybody in a panic tizzy over the Supreme Court’s decision on election spending? The high court’s ruling was in essence a win for America, as it upholds the inherent rights found in the framework of the Constitution. Namely the 1st Amendment: Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech…It is an opinion that reinforces this prized possession we as Americans have at out disposal in efforts to enjoy the trinity – life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. That is all so important these days as ego’s and special interests’ combined try so hard in vain to dismantle what is left of the great emancipator. So what, now that corporate America can spend zillions on campaign adds. I don’t have to listen. In fact, it will probably provide comic entertainment. Look at all the false advertising that comes from corporate advertisement today. It is a jokester’s affair, so use it to your advantage, as medicine is still the best laughter. And please remember this well established fact of the matter, we Americans are tired of the corporate mentality. Americans despise the corporate entity, like the giant EXXONs. So what valuable consideration will be given to wasted spending on expensive air-time? Nothing, on my watch. It is an evil necessity, the corporation mentality, but it doesn’t mean I have to abide by the “with them or against them” Bush doctrine mentality. As far as I am concerned this opinion upon corporate campaigning, it is just more rope to hang themselves, the corporations that is. In fact, it may have a rather reverse and adverse effect. If for instance a corporation spends millions to defend a candidate of choice and at the same time refuses upon a wage raise for its workers, it will cause disgruntlement. Hey, it is the workers that really control a corporation. If the workers walked off, or stalled deliveries to the point it was causing pain and suffering upon the board of directors, do you really think the bonus bosses could keep the production line running? NO! It is that simple. So to all workers concerned about the Supreme Court's decision. If you don’t get a raise and you see wasted commercials paid for by your boss, then go on strike. It is called company sabotage. It can work. And here is another thing that must be remembered. This opinion by the Supremes makes it clear and convincing that the corporation is a person. That is good, as it opens up liability considerations. And take the Free Speech Right inherent in Alaska’s very own Constitution. Section 1.5 – Free Speech: Every person may freely speak, write, and publish on all aspects, “BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ABUSE OF THAT RIGHT.” And that is the key, responsible for any abuse. So if a corporation spends money, it must do so with some semblance of responsibility, if not they may be spending a whole lot more in litigation. That is why this will backfire if it is used for anything but an exercise of free speech. And if corporations have all this extra money to spend on outside activities, then maybe state legislators will begin to realize that increasing corporate taxation is a ways and means to pay for more important things, like education, new roads, much more important things then commercialization of politics!