Kansas City, MO City Council votes to oppose Citizens United

[proud2BlibKansan]

The Kansas City Council unanimously approved a resolution Thursday opposing the Supreme Court’s “Citizens United” ruling of 2010, which opened the door to Super PACS and unlimited corporate contributions to political campaigns.

The City Council joins others across the country that are weighing in on the ruling.

Mary Lindsay, spokeswoman for the Kansas City affiliate to the “Move To Amend” movement, said the court ruling gives deep-pocket corporations undue influence over elections and compromises the political process.

The “Move To Amend” groups are calling for a constitutional amendment to curb corporate influence over elections.

Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/2012/06/14/3659097/kc-council-opposes-court-ruling.html#storylink=cpy

[tridim]

1. As of two weeks ago, my new home city. I love it here. :)

[proud2BlibKansan]

2. Welcome!

What part of town are you living in?

[tridim]

7. I'm a KC native (Kansas Side), but just moved to mid-town.

That's about as specific as I want to get online.

Well, I guess I can say I'm very near a structure that is an Eye-full, if that makes sense.

[proud2BlibKansan]

8. If you want to get involved in any political activities, PM me

And please vote for Judy Morgan Aug 7. She's running for rep in midtown - 24th district

[tridim]

12. I will as soon as I get settled. Still kind of moving in.

BTW, what's up with the police 'tude here? It's the only thing that bugs me.

Every time I've asked a question (usually based on road-blocks, which seem to happen pretty often) I get nothing but rude, dismissive responses. I always ask politely.

[proud2BlibKansan]

13. I hate to be the one to tell you this but

the KCMO cops are the best. Suburban cops here SUCK. Racial profiling is a huge problem. And bi-state crap. Be prepared to be pulled over if you have MO plates in Johnson County and you go a mile over the speed limit. If you're brown skinned, have bail money.

The roadblocks are due to all the marathons, especially this time of year.

[tridim]

15. That's good to hear.

Yea, I watched a marathon out my window last weekend. It was so cool! Even though it took me 15 minutes to find an alternate route to my place.

That was one of the rude instances I was talking about. I asked, "What's the best way to get back to my house?" and the cop said, "You back your ass up, park on the street and walk to your house". It kind of stunned me.

[Jazzgirl]

9. LOL, tridim even I know where that is

and I'm in Texas. I used to live in KC and am a Missouri girl.

[tridim]

11. It's strange, I mentioned that term the other day to someone who lives here..

and she had no idea what I was talking about. Too young maybe?

I think the tower looks really cool, especially at night, and it makes lightning storms VERY loud and intense.

[proud2BlibKansan]

14. Are you talking about the penis on the plains?

[tridim]

16. Well there's that too..

I'm talking about the huge radio tower.

[LongTomH]

10. You can also go to KC Move to Amend

Kansas City Move to Amend is the organization that gathered signatures for the resolution that the City Council passed. We'll be happy to have you as a volunteer!

[importDavid]

4. Welcome!

Welcome! Been here 20 years this upcoming September.

Love it here!

[Initech]

3. Good news everyone!!!

[HiPointDem]

5. k&r

[Judi Lynn]

6. Such good news. K & R.