Amazingly, it seems that i agree with Carol Becker on one. $25 does not buy
influence. Reporting every small donation would not only an unfair demand
on a campaign's resources, but also a distraction from the main issue to be
addressed: where is a candidates BIG $ coming from?
I suggest that the reporting requirements apply to any individual or entity
providing more than a specific combined minimum during an elections cycle.
Whether that minimum should be $50 or $100 is open to debate. I don't think
the minimum should be more than $100.
Jordan Kushner
powderhorn
----- Original Message -----
From: "Carol Becker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, February 03, 2001 8:58 PM
Subject: Re: [Mpls] Re: Campaign Finance Disclosure
> Having been treasurer for both Lisa Vecolis' senate bid and for the
citizens
> group who worked on the Library referendum, I have to echo Tim Bonham's
> sentiments about Mr. Rybak's campaign suggestions. It is a real hassle
> being treasurer. I'm a volunteer and it is enough for me to get reports
in
> three times a year. I doubt you could find anyone to do this job if they
> had to post information 48 hours after the receipt of a check. Also, I
know
> several people who are treasurers who do not even have computers and keep
> their books on paper.
>
> Ultimately, I think this is a straw man issue. My $25 or $50 doesn't buy
me
> a vote. When I donate to a candidate, I am donating to support the person
> who has a set of values which most closely match my own. It is those
values
> I am supporting. I am not getting some personal goodie from this. I would
> invite people who feel that they can "buy" something from a politician
with
> these donations to donate to a candidate and see.
>
> Carol Becker
> Longfellow
>
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