Re: Why dont we have laws against this? in http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r16682714 en Sat, 28 Nov 2009 22:07:53 EDT Sat, 28 Nov 2009 22:07:53 EDT Re: Why dont we have laws against this? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16687338 backness : ok i agree now

:)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16687338 Fri, 11 Aug 2006 12:42:29 EDT Re: Why dont we have laws against this? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16686978 bmn : While they have been recognized as legal persons, they were not always granted the same rights as coporeal persons.
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—Dwight Eisenhower]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16686978 Fri, 11 Aug 2006 11:34:54 EDT Re: Why dont we have laws against this? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16686420 backness : corporations are considered individuals]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16686420 Fri, 11 Aug 2006 09:49:04 EDT Re: Why dont we have laws against this? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16684946 bmn :
said by richardpor See Profile :

I recalled that corporations are made of individuals. There is no difference between corporation or individuals when it comes to our freedoms granted in constitution.
Then the Constitution applies to the individuals within the corporation, not the corporation itself.
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—Dwight Eisenhower]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16684946 Thu, 10 Aug 2006 23:47:20 EDT Re: Why dont we have laws against this? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16684772 richardpor :
said by owenhome See Profile :

The Constitution makes no reference to free speech for corporations, only individuals. Besides, if he's being paid for it, it's hardly "free speech". Seems to me it's about as free as he is and I'll bet his salary is pretty steep.

Deceptive trade practices are illegal and this borders DAMN CLOSE to that. Will any thing be done about it? Not in this country. At least, not as long as these companies keep funneling cash into the mouths of our noble officials.

It's just another way to lobby. A damned despicable one, but that's all it is.

Again, welcome to the USA Inc.
I recalled that corporations are made of individuals. There is no difference between corporation or individuals when it comes to our freedoms granted in constitution. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16684772 Thu, 10 Aug 2006 23:11:04 EDT Re: Why dont we have laws against this? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16684605 owenhome : The Constitution makes no reference to free speech for corporations, only individuals. Besides, if he's being paid for it, it's hardly "free speech". Seems to me it's about as free as he is and I'll bet his salary is pretty steep.

Deceptive trade practices are illegal and this borders DAMN CLOSE to that. Will any thing be done about it? Not in this country. At least, not as long as these companies keep funneling cash into the mouths of our noble officials.

It's just another way to lobby. A damned despicable one, but that's all it is.

Again, welcome to the USA Inc.
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This regulation should treat these opinions similar to a political advertisement (as they are).

I agree that this deception is wrong.

*The preceding was not a paid advertisement by anyone*
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Just my 2 cents...Flame Lightly...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16682714 Thu, 10 Aug 2006 17:32:00 EDT Re: Why dont we have laws against this? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16682109 Stumbles : Well yeah, opinions are fine and there is nothing wrong with an individual or company stating one.

BUT... when an individual or company hides behind and organization, funds said organization AND leads everyone to believe the organization is one thing BUT is in FACT simply a front.... then that is nothing short of DECEPTION. misleading and LYING.

And who says there is no such thing as conspiracy theories.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16682109 Thu, 10 Aug 2006 16:00:41 EDT Re: Why dont we have laws against this? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16681714 nixen :
said by bigjimc See Profile :

We don;t have laws against it because of the Constitution of the United States gives all of us the unalienable rights to our opinions.

Notice.."opinions". No matter how much I HATE their opinion. Thankfully there are others exposing these paid opinions.
Opinions are one thing. Deception is another. If AT&T needs to express an opinion, they should do so. Hiding behind a "grass roots" campaign of "real citizens" smacks of deception.

-tom
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Notice.."opinions". No matter how much I HATE their opinion. Thankfully there are others exposing these paid opinions.
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Just my 2 cents...Flame Lightly...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16681687 Thu, 10 Aug 2006 15:00:58 EDT Re: Why dont we have laws against this? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16681382 RadioDoc : We don't have laws against this because law firms make huge amounts of money running these operations.
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