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Should we eliminate limits on individual campaign contributions in exchange for a ban on corporate/PAC donations?
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Should we eliminate limits on individual campaign contributions in exchange for a ban on corporate/PAC donations?
Pros
Cons
Pro claim 1
If individual contributions are disclosed, it would promote transparency by allowing voters to see who is supporting a particular candidate.
Pro claim 2
Removing the cap on individual limits would reduce the likelihood of constitutional challenges.
Pro claim 3
Business owners and those who care strongly about a particular issue would still be able to speak and have influence in campaigns.
Pro claim 4, children below
Allowing corporate or union donations allows for members/shareholder's money to be used to support candidates/polcies they may not agree with.
Con claim 1
Corporations and PACs are a form of free speech and free assembly. Restricting them would be a violation of the 1st Amendment
Con claim 2
Allowing unlimited personal contributions does nothing to reduce the influence of money in politics.
Con claim 3
Organizations and corporations could still have coordinated efforts to encourage people to vote a certain way.
Con claim 4
A corporation or PAC could still engage in other forms of political speech other than providing direct contributions.
Con claim 5
In the wake of banning corporate donations, donations by groups fighting for good causes, such as unions or NGOs, would be banned too.