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Political campaign finance reform is essential to reduce the influence of large corporate donations, which are viewed as bribery rather than free speech. The discussion emphasizes the need for caps on donations and potential taxpayer funding for campaigns to enhance accountability to voters. Concerns are raised about the complexities of implementing such reforms, including defining donations and the impact on minority parties. The role of lobbyists and unions in campaign financing is also debated, with calls for a system that minimizes vested interests. Overall, the goal is to create a fairer electoral process that prioritizes the voices of individual voters over corporate interests.
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mugaliens said:
A hundred thousand OEF/OIF vets would contend otherwise.

It's my contention that Government union workers are over-compensated.

Are you suggesting that miliary "workers" need to be unionized as well?

I have an idea, why not cut the salary and benefit packages of the 2 million (approx) civilian Government workers by 40% and give 1/4 of this clawback to the Veterans? That would be change I can believe in - no need to unionize soldiers.
 

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