Tuesday, May 21, 2013

"Free" Speech

The WSJ, again, Rivkin and Casey edition.  I could not get past their first sentence without feeling the urge to reply.

To start, they write: "The unfolding IRS scandal is a symptom, not the disease.For decades, campaign-finance reform zealots have sought to limit core political speech through spending limits and disclosure requirements. More recently, they have claimed that it is wrong and dangerous for tax-exempt entities to engage in political speech."

So, 'core' political speech is not, say, politicians speaking, but donor contributing money to campaigns? And I my tax dollars should subsidize the political work of a non-profit?

How are either of those beliefs conservative?

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