A while back I brought up the case of Citizen’s United v. Federal Elections Commission. Well, the case has been decided in favor of Citizen’s United. It was decided that since corporations are people, they are entitled to the same rights as people under the constitution. Further, political campaign contributions are considered political speech. Therefore, any law limiting corporate political campaign contributions is unconstitutional.

The Obama administration has called on congress to pass some sort of law fixing this, but I don’t know that it will work. The law may well be considered just as unconstitutional. That remains to be seen. If it isn’t corrected, however, this next presidential election should be absolutely wonderful. Instead of just worrying about commercials during candidate debates, we’ll get them using corporate slogans in exchange for their contributions.

“I’m one with the people, just like you. I’m the every-man candidate. And just like the people, I enjoy the refreshing taste of Coca-Cola on a hot summer day. Always Coca-Cola. Just as refreshing as that wonderful taste will be my approach to politics. Too long Washington has be let loose, has spent with reckless abandon. We need to let them know that we will not stand for this, that government should be fiscally sound, and should deposit all of its reserves in Bank of America investment accounts. So remember, when it comes to election day, vote for me. Just do it.”

Even as a staunch libertarian, I smell the death of democracy.