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A Plan for Democracy Restoration

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By Gene Messick (about the author)     Page 2 of 2 page(s)

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It's idiotically simple.  And does not require a five pound Rule Book, dripping with loopholes, to describe it.

If you are not registered to vote, you cannot give any money to any Candidate.

Doesn't matter which Party you register for, or to which Candidates you give money. That's your free choice. Just so long as you're registered to vote in your Candidate's election.

Corporations cannot vote. PACs cannot vote. Unions cannot vote. Political Parties cannot vote.

Defilers of our democracy live on Wall Street; on Oil Avenue; in Banker's Alley; on K Street and Greed Boulevard, where they plot with each other to overthrow American democracy. 

They are Unregistered Aliens. Therefore, NONE of these Alien influence buyers may contribute money to any Candidate, in any election anywhere in America.

Obviously, the fat cats will scream: Political fundraisers. Lawyers. Lobbyists. TV networks. Power brokers.

Why? Because automatically -- with one simple law -- the unbelievably obscene flow of money they have been providing to buy Candidates, suddenly dries to a trickle.

For politicians, reduced cost means less time and money wasted raising campaign funds, and more time spent on the people's business of lawmaking. They might even find time to read laws before they vote to pass them! What a unique idea.

And you know what? More ordinary Americans -- those NOT blessed with access to multi-million dollar fundraisers -- will be able to run for public office.

Obama campaigned and was elected on a promise of Change for America. Here's ground zero for all other Change: If you cannot vote for a Candidate, you cannot give money to that Candidate.

Democracy restored.  All with one simple law.

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A DIFFERENT APPROACH by Blaine Kinsey on Saturday, Dec 6, 2008 at 2:15:49 PM
First, decide what you want to accomplish by Gene Messick on Saturday, Dec 6, 2008 at 3:19:04 PM
Explanation of how Democracy Restoration works by Gene Messick on Saturday, Dec 6, 2008 at 4:08:55 PM
Monitoring Who gives Campaign Donations by Gene Messick on Saturday, Dec 6, 2008 at 11:25:27 PM

 
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