The proposed twenty-eighth amendment is that of campaign finance reform. It was proposed by senator John McCain, a republican from Arizona. Basically, his bill would do the following: Ban all soft money contributions to parties from corporations, unions, and individuals; ban corporate and union-sponsored "issue ads" during the final 60 days of a campaign; and increase the total amount of regulated so-called "hard money" that individuals can give to candidates and to parties.

This is an incredibly controversial issue not only because it affects those involved in the game of politics, but because it affects us, the people from expressing our rights granted to us by the first amendment. Some however, believe this reform can actually benefit us because it restricts excessive influence of a targeted group. In this composi

Most liberals say soft money invites corruption. They may be correct. Nonetheless, when it comes to this proposition the opposition seems to have the better take, and better arguments. A limitation to free speech is a very serious issue, one not to be taken lightly. With all this in mind, Campaign Finance Reform- Solving a problem, or restricting free speech?

Personally, I side with the conservative view. I strongly oppose this campaign finance reform. I agree that it's completely unconstitutional, and that incumbents will actually benefit from it. I believe that freedom of speech is the strongest weapon that we as individuals have and that anything preventing us from expressing it is an abomination and an insult to what our forefathers gave us. I also think that we should be free to openly support or oppose any candidate whom we side with or against. It's completely unfair and immoral for anyone to stop us from doing so.

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