Abandoned Stuff by Saskboy

This is a subject of great importance — political party donations. Do they belong in a democratic society? Probably. Who and what should be able to give, and how much?

“The NDP also received about $586,000 from corporations, $165,000 from trade unions,…”
As a member of a union, I find that to be a big misuse of dues. There are few exceptions that I’d personally agree to allowing money to be spent in that manner.

Also problematic, and more offensive, are non-democratic businesses giving money to the Sask Party.

This year, some of the biggest corporate contributors to the Saskatchewan Party include:

* The Concorde Group Corp., a Saskatoon commercial property company that gave about $52,000.
* Alberta-based property company Millennium III, which contributed about $79,000.
* Calgary-based oil company EnCana, which contributed about $26,000.
* Companies connected to the Rawlco radio station companies and the Rawlinson family, which contributed about $102,000.

If businesses are to be allowed to give, I think there ought to be a cap at around $1000. Money spent on campaigns are inherently dangerous to democracy. It allows for the new golden rule to take effect: Those with the gold, make the rules.

Missing from the CBC and Mandryks columns were the money raised by other parties such as the Sask. Liberal Association, and the Green Party of Saskatchewan.

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Hat tip to gfr.

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Meanwhile, the Conservatives make it harder for journalists to do their job…