The Death of Free Speech?

So, American businesses are struggling to stay alive as the recession continues, but they’re going to be able to spend what they want on political campaigns? Perhaps the biggest will have the most to spend? Isn’t something wrong with this picture? Or will it force transparency and avoid some back-room dealing?

The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that corporations, nonprofits and labor unions can use their own treasuries to fund political advertisements and influence federal elections during the crucial days before citizens [...]

Here’s Olbermann’s Special Comment from tonight’s Countdown. Pretty darn impressive and downright frightening. Is free speech gone?

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