Posted on 11/30/2012 4:44:04 PM PST by MissesBush
ATLANTA (CBS Atlanta) - A Democratic representative is calling for an amendment to the United States Constitution that would allow for some legislative restriction of freedom of speech.
“We need a constitutional amendment that would allow the legislature to control the so-called free speech rights of corporations,” Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) was quoted as saying by CNS News.
He reportedly made these comments while speaking at the Annesbrooks HOA candidate Forum held last month.
In a video obtained by the website, Johnson asserts that “corporations control … patterns of thinking.”
“They control the media. They control the messages that you get,” he added. “And these folks … are setting up a scenario where they’re privatizing every aspect of our lives as we know it. So, wake up! Wake up! Let’s look at what’s happening.”
Corporations and unions are protected under the First Amendment of the Constitution because of the ruling in “Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission,” which found that a state law prohibiting corporations from making political campaign contributions using their treasury funds was unconstitutional.
The ruling additionally stated that the spending was a form of political speech that is protected by the First Amendment, according to the official blog of the Supreme Court of the United States.
“These corporations, along with the people they support, other millionaires who they’re putting into office, are stealing your government,” Johnson was quoted as saying by CNS News. “They’re stealing the government and the U.S. Supreme Court was a big enabler with the Citizens United case.”
I agree in spirit, however, I believe in free speech for all, regardless. Otherwise someone or some group would have to decide what to accept or reject. As it stands, all Americans are the ones to decide what they accept or reject and I like that just fine. JMHO ;-)
Just think: If a White GOP Congressman said this, the HeteroPhobes at MSNBC would have their bowels so twisted they would have to eat toilet paper
But, since it is a Black Racist who thinks Guam will tip over...I guess its OK to take away people’s Const. rights
Frank Marshall Davis/Obama Revenge File.
Heard about this comment but the news blurb didn’t mention he struggled to put two words together while preening for the cameras, as an old friend of mine would say, “You cannot be this f***ing stupid!”...
Perhaps somebody should provisionally agree to curtail citizen speech in exchange for the removal of Congress’ article 1, section 6 protection and immunity from prosecution for the words spoken by members in debate on the floor.
Nice job of summarizing reality
This imbecile congress creature is too stupid to realize he’s a moron
Nice job of summarizing reality
This imbecile congress creature is too stupid to realize he’s a moron
Joining the word 'corporations' with the 'stop hate speech' meme is just the start.
The constitution is the only thing keeping us from becoming part of the new world order of the next big caliphate.
I see your point, except for brilliant conservative women like my wonderful wife!
Here's a Forbes article How This Guy Lied His Way Into MSNBC, ABC News, The New York Times and More
"He used Help a Reporter Out (HARO), a free service that puts sources in touch with reporters. Basically, a reporter sends a query, and a slew of people wanting to comment on the story email back."
Apparently as long as it is what the "reporter" wants to hear.. he publishes it without checking.
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