Campaign Finance Ethics - It's Not an Oxymoron

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

11-1-2012

Disciplines

American Politics | Ethics and Political Philosophy | Public Affairs, Public Policy and Public Administration

Abstract

When it comes to campaign finance discussions many people are concerned that democracy is being sold. The media regularly covers stories about spooky anonymous donations, greedy super PACs, and evil millionaires. In this presentation I discuss the real philosophical issues at stake that evoke these strong emotions in people. These real issues include the merging of economic and political inequality, and how campaign finance regulations approach a paradox as they aim to protect free speech by limiting it. I also touch on how perceptions of campaign finance differ dramatically as some view it as certain corruption and others see it as noble civic duty.

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