The Supreme Decision

The Supreme Court is America's ultimate and fairest judgmental body and it's decisions are supposed to represent and protect all Americans. It is the final word in justice. Here's my question about that:

How does the Supreme Court's decision to overturn a law that limits corporate spending in candidate elections (that's been in place since Teddy Roosevelt) be representative of justice for American democracy? This recent decision which gives a corporation the same 1st amendment rights as every individual virtually places an election's outcome in the hands of the corporations. (Do you think any corporation has the American people's interest foremost in their business plan?) Now, with their vast financial resources, corporations can place any one they choose in office, period.

How does that protect the one person, one vote democratic idea that was put forth by the founding fathers. It doesn't!

I realize the the Supreme Court is, in reality, a political body and always has been but they're at least supposed to pretend to be in favor of a justice that serves the American people. With this most blatant decision, a 5-4 (Republican) vote in the court, even the pretension of equality for all is gone and there will NEVER be another fair election in America as a result.

Americans, get ready for corporate America to pick your politicians for you going forward. The Supreme Court just greatly diluted the value of your political choice known as a vote. Sit back, relax and wave goodbye to the power of your vote at the polls.

You can read about the decision here: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/22/us/politics/22scotus.html