[itsahoot]

I assume that the more sinister potentials in this proposal will be cut out either by Congress or the courts, with a healthy assist from public opinion, and indeed the media.

How soon we forget, remember Campaign Finance Reform?

[Don Joe]

How soon we forget, remember Campaign Finance Reform?

I'm sure we'll be reminded when it's AWB renewal time, and Our Fearless Leader whips out his almighty pen and makes like a thirsty horse for the dotted line.

[California Patriot]

Good point, but I think the situations are different. Campaign finance reform isn't an issue that really interests the public one way or the other, though they give lip service to it because it sounds nice. A broad change or initiative in mental health policy is another matter. Lots of opposition can be stirred up -- and much of it might come from the left.