To the editor:
On March 28 during Town Meeting, citizens will hear about the We The People Act, a bill filed on Beacon Hill [HD1988] with 83 sponsors and co-sponsors in the Massachusetts legislature. Four states (Vermont, California, Illinois, and New Jersey) have passed legislation calling for an Article V Congressional Convention to amend the U.S. Constitution.
Americans are not happy with elections flooded with money. They would like limits to contributions for candidates who are running for elections. Do we vote for the candidate with the most money or the candidate with the best qualifications? They want to reject the Citizens United ruling made by the U.S. Supreme Court. To restore government of, by and for the people, we need a Constitutional amendment to establish that only natural people are protected by constitutional rights. Money is not the same as free speech guaranteed by the First Amendment.
On Saturday, March 21 from 9-11 a.m. at Bemis Hall, there will be a We the People Act HD1988 workshop when you may ask questions. Sponsors of HD1988 include Senators Jamie Eldridge of Acton and Mike Barrett of Lexington, and Representatives Cory Atkins of Concord and Thomas Stanley of Waltham.
Sincerely,
Jane Cooper
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