Leonard Schwartz on Government Reform

Unregulated soft money; no contribution limits

Increase the amount individuals are permitted to contribute to federal campaigns.
Allow unregulated soft money campaign contributions to political parties or committees.
Remove all contribution limits on federal campaigns and parties.

Source: 2006 Congressional National Political Awareness Test Oct 16, 2006

Busybody law system unfair and wasteful

Private law systems and "busybody" law systems operate separately. Consequently, you may have to defend yourself multiple times in various systems for one claim, as well as suffer separate penalties in each system. This is unfair and excessive. Source: Campaign website, www.leonardschwartz.us, "The issues" Jun 25, 2006

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