Re: Rep. Morgan Carroll's HB07-1074 re: 527 Reform

[Ralph Shnelvar <ralphs@xxxxxxxxx>]

It's a significant improvement only if you want to completely squelch
political speech.

The 527's are the only place left that I know of where someone like me can
make an anonymous donation to a campaign that I support.

Why is there this headlong rush to institutionalize political retribution?
Without 527's we will also help create a permanent political class who will
know with certainty who their friends are.  "Oh! You contributed to my
opponent. Forget me voting for anything you might want."

Of course this bill will pass since it is in the interest of every elected
official to eliminate any hint of competition.

Ralph Shnelvar



On Wed, 24 Jan 2007 14:24:29 -0700, you wrote:

>Rep. Morgan Carroll's HB07-1074 on 527 reporting requirements will be heard
>tomorrow, Thursday, Jan. 25th at approx noon, in the State Capitol.
>
>This bill requires the same reporting requirements for 527s as for candidates. 
>This is a significant improvement in campaign finance reform.  It is important
>that citizens show up to support Rep. Carroll.  She expects significant
>pushback from the lobbyists.
>
>The hearing will be in the basement in room 112.  It would be smart to be there
>a little before noon since the legislature could end at any time.
>
>Not everyone needs to speak.  In fact all that is needed is to say, "We support
>Rep. Carroll's bill."  One person can speak for a whole group.  An excess of
>repetition irritates the legislators.
>
>See you at the Capitol tomorrow!
>
>-Ivan Meek
> <ivan.meek@xxxxxxxxx>
> 303.807.3858
>
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