I would love Murray Hill’s idea more if it were a serious attempted to challenge the recent Supreme Court ruling about freedom of speech for corporations.
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I would love this idea more if it weren’t presented as a joke and seriously attempted to challenge the recent Supreme Court ruling about freedom of speech for corporations.
Murray Hill Incorporated is Running for Congress
It’s a ridiculous premise for Murray Hill, Inc. to run for elected office, but it would be nice to hear a court put into record that corporations aren’t people. They’d have to rethink their position on how involved corporations can become financially in political campaigns. I doubt we’re going to see that kind of quality outcome from a publicity stunt.
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The Corporation as Person thing needs to be stopped — enough of this multi-decade charade, already!
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