Why do we make something that should be so easy, so overly complicated and complex that it takes a herd of lawyers piling on the billable hours to figure the whole thing out?Well, as usual, there is a very simple solution. How simple? I can sum it up in two points.
1) Unlimited dollar amount on donations/contributions
2) Full public disclosure of ALL donations/contributions
It is our responsibility as citizens to be aware of where our politicans get their funds. It is not the responsibility of the government to preempt our responsibility by limiting contributions out of fear that we won't be aware which candidates are backed by oil companies, pharmaceutical companies, and other traditional lobbyist groups.
Also, it should go without saying that anyone (even George Soros) should be able to buy ad time on any station willing to sell it to promote or criticize any candidate.
How about we save a few trees by eliminating the current campaign finance reform laws, drastically reduce the need for lawyers, and in the end gain back some of our lost liberties. It is a win-win-win situation.
