NEW When Money Talks The High Price of Free Speech Democracy Book Derek Cressman

Description: Special-interest money is destroying our democratic process. But now that the Citizens United decision has thrown out campaign spending limits as abridgments of free speech, Americans want to know what they can do about it. Derek Cressman gives us the tools, both intellectual and tactical, to fight back.There’s nothing inherently unconstitutional in limiting the amount of speech, Cressman insists. We do it all the time—for example, cities control when and where demonstrations can take place or how long people can speak at council meetings. Moreover, he argues that while you choose to patronize Fox News, MSNBC, the New York Times, or the Wall Street Journal, political advertising is forced upon you. It’s not really free speech at all—it’s paid speech. It’s not at all what the Founders had in mind when they wrote the First Amendment.Cressman examines how courts have foiled attempts to limit campaign spending, details what a constitutional amendment limiting paid speech should say, and reveals an overlooked political tool concerned citizens can use to help gain the amendment’s passage. Seven times before in our history we have approved constitutional amendments to overturn wrongheaded rulings by the Supreme Court—there’s no reason we can’t do it again. Paperback: 240 pagesPublisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers; 1 edition (January 11, 2016)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 1626565767 Rare Vintage to New Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.Shipping: I do combine shipping too, check out my Ebay store to save! International buyers: Import duties, taxes, and charges (if any) are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. Payments and Returns:Payment should be made within 3 days of auction close. If you have questions, please ask before bidding. Returns will be accepted (provided the item is returned in the condition it was sent in), but with the cost of shipping deducted and the cost of returning the item is the responsibility of the buyer. To reduce returns, I take the time to list sizes and measurement and specify any flaws in my items, if any. Thank you and happy bidding!

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