It appears you have answered my question. It would seem you do believe that campaign funding regulations, a statutory issue, trumps freedom of speech, a Constitutional issue. So your OK with the Federal government banning books, movies, videos, Kindle books and other means of expression based on what they decide is appropriate. I guess that would pave the way for banning free speech on the radio and television. You know, we can get rid of that pesky Limbaugh fellow, that crazy Beck guy, Hannity and so many others the left disagrees with. Wait a minute....the left already tried and continues to try that with the Fairness Doctrine. "That is reality." Google it or try this from Wikipedia
The Fairness Doctrine has been strongly opposed by prominent conservatives and libertarians who view it as an attack on First Amendment rights and property rights. Editorials in The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Times have said that Democratic attempts to bring back the Fairness Doctrine have been made largely in response to and contempt for the successes of conservative talk radio.
I don't understand the logic of introducing religion via the "thou shalt not kill" point. That is from the Ten Commandment not the Constitution.
Regarding the other "logic" based arguments, there seems to be a confused disconnect or misunderstanding of the difference between Constitutional Law and statutory law.
Perhaps this will clarify the difference. From Answers.Com:
Statutory Law, as distinguished from constitutional law and the common law, is that body of law laid down by a legislature. Both the U.S. Congress and state legislatures enact statutes either by bill or by joint resolution. Federal statutes take precedence over state statutes, and state statutes are superior to the common law. Statutory law is inferior to constitutional law, and courts exercise the power of judicial review when they declare statutes unconstitutional. Statutory law is codified under titles describing the areas of action to which they appertain, and these titles are grouped together in codes. The administrative branch of government enforces statutory law often through the promulgation of administrative rules and regulations that have the effect of law as long as they lie within the limits set by the statutes.
Thanks for the rebuttal.
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