Capitalist Hill

I have often taught college freshman to understand the difference between capitalism and democracy. One is an economic system, the other a political system. They do not have to go together. Look at China....looks pretty capitalistic and yet is communistic.

Well, the Supreme Court has changed all that. With a 5-4 vote the Supreme Court has blurred the lines between capitalism and democracy by placing congress on the open market. By allowing corporate donations to political candidates (on free speech grounds) the Supreme Court has essentially listed congressmen and women on EBAY. I agree with those who say (such as the minority opinion) that it is ludicrous to equate corporate interest and financial resource with the typical voter on the street.

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