The Supreme Court's rogue Citizens United ruling means one thing in a nutshell: Inanimate objects (specifically corporations) have rights. People don't. (Unless of course they're a serial home invader like what we've experienced lately, but that's another matter entirely.)
All this is bogus, of course. That's why I urge Congress and the states to defy this ruling and dare right-wing Justices to do anything about it. They've dragged their feet regarding the constitutional amendment they promised, and conservatives on the Supreme Court just ignore the Constitution anyway. So why rely on just an amendment to fight the Supremes' extremism?
Our latest 'Lawn Chair Quarterback' tackles the phenomenon of corporate personhood:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJ4OFoD2Mkc
Friday, August 13, 2010
Lawn Chair Quarterback: "List Of Things That Have Rights"
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