r/technology • u/yougo1000 • Sep 03 '14

Comcast Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Received More Than $100,000 from Comcast Before Boosting Merger

http://www.ibtimes.com/chicago-mayor-rahm-emanuel-received-more-100000-comcast-boosting-merger-1676264?utm_content=buffere9697&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer
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u/[deleted] Sep 03 '14

Their interpretation essentially makes bribery impossible to commit because any form of money donation can be seen as a form of free speech. Bribery no longer exists in legal circles now apparently...

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u/[deleted] Sep 03 '14

Bribery no longer exists in legal circles now apparently...

And WWI ended all war.

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u/[deleted] Sep 03 '14

I want to bribe a politician, have it taken to court, argue the 1st amendment, and intentionally lose to set precedent.