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

[ivan.meek@xxxxxxxxx]

Ralph,

Ouch!  "institutionalize political retribution?"  Isn't that a little harsh? 
The point of the bill is to identify yourself if you avail yourself of free
speech to tell lies about someone.  Instead of giving information, 527s have
become multimillion dollar gossip sessions.

-ivan



Quoting 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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