Guest Editorial

A lot of time, energy and legal fees have been spent on political and court fights to limit donations to political campaigns.

Supporters of campaign contribution laws say unlimited donations buy favorable treatment for people and business that write the big checks — effectively buying elections to protect and promote their own interests.

Opponents of campaign finance limits say it’s a matter of free speech, and it just so happens that rich people and companies can afford to buy more free speech. In their view, the not-so-rich need to make more money and then they too can enjoy the same amount...