The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that corporations, labor unions and other groups can spend directly on political campaigns.  I have not located the courts comments on the case possibly has yet to be posted, however, I find it fascinating that we will be able to find out exactly who is contributing to whom with campaign money. Sometimes a name  and who they work for often doesn’t mean much without a little research, however if let’s say pharmaceutical companies were contributing large amounts of campaign money to a certain candidate who was claiming to clamp down on “gouging drug companies” wouldn’t that be interesting to know.

It is my opinion that the only reason Congress will send up any protest over the court’s ruling is that they don’t want us to know exactly where their money is coming from.  Campaign disclosure information gives name, who they work for, and the amount given. Right now individuals have a limit on how much they may give in contributions. We already know that oil companies tend to support Republicans and unions Democrats.  I wonder how much money financial institutions will be giving to the Democrats this year, considering the bail out money they received. Worse if they use part of the bail out money to make those contributions. But I supposed that would be acceptable if contributed to the correct candidate.  If things weren’t sleazy enough in Washington this should make the path to the Congress as slippery as banana peels on icy roads.

1 Timothy 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. 9 But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred [3] from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows

Candace Clark

Christian Political View