Only Human Beings, Not Corporations Should Have Constitutional Rights - L.A. City Council [Archive]

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DamianTV

12-13-2011, 05:03 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=9f972_YO1io

YouTube Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9f972_YO1io

dannno

12-13-2011, 05:04 PM

Can't see the video, but I agree with the OP.

Only individuals have rights, not groups.

DamianTV

12-13-2011, 05:09 PM

This could Bacfire because of "Capitis Diminutio Maxima", where a "Person" is considered a Corporation...

http://www.google.com/search?q=capitis+diminutio+maxima&btnG=Search&sclient=psy-ab&hl=en&site=&source=hp&gbv=1&sei=2trnTqqbNM6atweL-q3WCg

jmdrake

12-13-2011, 05:10 PM

Can't see the video, but I agree with the OP.

Only individuals have rights, not groups.

Ummm....Okay. But do individuals have a right to self organize into groups? If I give bundle my money with thousands of other in the Campaign for Liberty to buy political ads is that free speech? Or do I have to first become a rich individual? If so then what happens if I just "give" the money to John Tate and let him buy the political ad? Should John Tate have to pay an income tax before buying the ad since it's income to an individual? Should I have to pay a gift tax?