Vt. panel mulls amendment: Companies aren't people

Feb 16, 2011 2:57 PM ET
By The Associated Press

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont lawmakers are mulling whether to ask for an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to clarify that corporations aren't people.

The issue stems from a U.S. Supreme Court ruling last year that said that when it comes to campaign contributions, corporations enjoy the same First Amendment free-speech rights that people do.

The court's 5-4 ruling, in the case of Citizens United versus the Federal Election Commission, has led some to fear that it would open the floodgates for corporate money to take control of American politics.

A Vermont Senate panel is considering a resolution calling on Congress to approve a constitutional amendment and put it before the states for ratification, saying corporations aren't people.

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-02-16/vt-panel-mulls-amendment-companies-aren-t-people.html

It may be one state and only on aspect of the bulk of corporate power, but it is more important than many might think.

One small step for Vermont, one giant leap against the Corporate Occupation of America.

I hope they have the sense to pass this. I really do.

except as publicity.

begins with the first step. & recommend