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Soft Money

            Soft Money: Constitutional or Unconstitutional?.
             When President Bush signed the McCain-Feingold Campaign Finance Reform law in 2002, he did so in high hopes of limiting the usage of soft money and other forms of corrupt government procedures. Already political activists are arguing the constitutionality of the law. They say that the law limits our 1st Amendment right of free speech, even though the candidates" rights are not restricted, only limited. The law decreases the chances for corruption, and increases fairness. The U.S. Government has done its job of maintaining democracy by establishing this constitutional law.
             The right to freedom of speech is given to us in the 1st Amendment, Article 1, section 4 of our constitution. Those apposed to the McCain-Feingold Campaign Finance Reform say that it violates the right of free speech. They say that limiting "informational ads" by non-profit organizations, along with regularly checking each candidate's bank statement is unconstitutional. The law was partly made to protect fairness. Without this law, the other not so well-known candidate, for he may not have the connections and/or money that the incumbent is able to obtain. The law is also in place to protect elections from corruption. Without it, big businesses could buy political favors from candidates in turn for campaign spending money. Elections would become a race for control, rather than a contest for the leader of our country. .
             Banning the use of soft money is an example of congress" right to regulate its own elections, a right given to the government in the 1st Amendment of the Constitution. The government is maintaining its democracy and providing defense against corruption. It is government's job to protect our country by ensuring it has a leader in office that is committed to our well-being, rather than someone in office who is only there because of corrupt reasons.
            
            


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1. Soft Money in Political Campaigns

Let me start with a simple definition of what "soft money" is. ... And during the Dukakis and bush campaigns of 1988 both parties began to aggressively pursue soft money fundraising according to an independent research study of "soft money" web site. ... The three aspects I want to discuss are: where "soft money" comes from, how it affects modern politics and law making, and finally, what can be done to stop "soft money" in federal campaigning. The First aspect of this argument I want to focus on is where this "soft money" comes from. ... In order to stop "soft money" in politics we hav...

  • Word Count: 2580
  • Approx Pages: 10
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2. Campaign Finance Reform

Should we stop "soft money" all together? ... First we need to under stand what "soft money" is. ... "Soft money" has risen twenty- five percent in the past four years. ... Of those 400 two thirds wanted to put a stop to "soft money" contributions. Some say that "soft money" is going to bankrupt our democracy (Kohlberg 1). ...

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3. money

The numero one, the soft drink, is under the table. If, numero one, the soft drink, this dejabo of the table. ... And they put the numero five, the dog, under the table but far from the soft drink because the dog wants to drink the soft drink. To see, I repeat the soft drink this underneath of the table. number two, over the chair. numder three, over the table, al right side. number four, detras of the chair and the numero five, the dog, underneath of the table but far from the soft drink. ...

  • Word Count: 376
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4. Should candy and soft drinks be banned in schools?

The selling of candy and pop in schools does generate a lot of income, and if you look at it in Harlem's scenario we definitely need the money. ... What really is the problem with soft drinks and candy is school? ... You are a kid; soft drinks and candy were just banned in your school. ... This will limit how much is bought at the school, while still making some money for the school. ... Given my facts and reasoning, I believe this should have changed or reinforced your thoughts on the proposed ban of candy and soft drinks in school....

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5. The Tribute Money

Artist Report #1 The painting that I chose was Masaccio's, "The Tribute Money". ... At the far left of the scene, Peter grabs the fish and takes the tribute money from its mouth. ... Tribute Money by Masaccio, February 12, 2003. http://college.hmco.com/history/west/mosaic/chapter 7/image92.html) The figures in The Tribute Money are individualized. ... The Tribute Money is the first painting that portrayed a continuous space and consistent lighting. ... The painting has a very soft look to it your almost taken aback. ...

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6. Million Dollar Money Maker

In a lot of ways sex, pleasure, and money make us feel like a million bucks, but in other ways generosity, self-conviction and self-worth make us feel that way too. ... It's almost as if the arrangement of detail and the way her body language projects through the ad strikes an emotion of happiness and want, bringing out the self-worth in us, we know were worth happiness, beauty, pleasure and soft lips. ... In this ad for example they introduce you to the lip balm, they tell you that its "enriched with natural conditioning oils " and that it gives you "immediately softer and more beautifu...

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7. Money and Politics

Discussion on Politics and the Influence of Money Within Jack E. ... Politicians will listen to those who give them money so that they can depend on that money being there again when it is time for reelection. ... So-called "Soft money" is flowing through elections without care or caution. ... As stated before, money is the major factor in any political race. ... Incumbents are usually the tip money spender, because they raise more money. ...

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