"...this Court now concludes that independent expenditures, including those made by corporations, do not give rise to corruption, or the appearance of corruption. That speakers may have influence over or access to elected officials does not mean that those officials are corrupt. And the appearance of influence and access will not cause the electorate to lose faith in this democracy." (Citizens United V FEC, Syllabus, P5 Para 2)
"That the opinion actually discusses whether the electorate might 'lose faith' in our entire form of government because of this decision should, on its face, have been enough to stop this ruling in its tracks." (Pam's House Blend)
"The founders of this nation warned about the dangers of corporate influence. The Constitution they wrote mentions many things and assigns them rights and protections — the people, militias, the press, religions. But it does not mention corporations." (New York Times)
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