American Democracy - USA on Clubhouse

Description

The United States was founded on the principle that “We, the People,” are to govern ourselves through our elected representatives. But the Supreme Court has extended to corporations constitutional rights that were meant only for individuals, and ruled that money spent to influence elections is protected free speech. Because of these rulings our government today is controlled by, and hence serves, powerful special interests, including global corporations and the very wealthy, instead of all the people.

A necessary step toward government of, by, and for the people is to amend the U.S. Constitution to affirm that:

1. The rights protected by the Constitution of the United States are the rights of individual human beings only

2. Money spent to influence elections is not protected free speech and may be regulated to ensure equal access to the political process for all Americans

Our mission is to share our deep concern about this crisis of governance and to unite with others to win ratification of the amendment described above.

Remembering our place in history, we add our voices to those of the great movements of the past, which sought to make the dream of democracy for all Americans a reality.

We intend to have a Clubhouse room on the first Sunday of each month at 4 PM Eastern Time.

There is more information and links to additional documents at
http://bit.ly/American_Democracy (Note that “American_Democracy” is case-sensitive)
Stay on topic: This club is devoted to a discussion of amending the U.S. Constitution to make the governance of the country responsive to the people. Do not bring up other subjects.
Be respectful: Respect other speakers. Don’t interrupt or talk over other people while they are speaking. Don’t insult anyone. Don’t shout. Don’t curse, or use foul or inappropriate language.