[Peace-discuss] A Constitutional Amendment I Could Live With

[John W.]

WHITNEY CALLS FOR BAN ON MARRIAGE BETWEEN CORPORATIONS AND GOVERNMENT
	
	Illinois Green Party gubernatorial candidate Rich Whitney has called for a 
constitutional amendment to ban marriage between government and 
corporations. "President Bush has called for a federal amendment to ban gay 
marriage on the basis that it hurts the family, and Illinois is holding a 
referendum on the same question," said Whitney. "But which kind of 
'marriage' poses the real threat to the families of Illinois?"

	Green Party Candidates claim that the unnatural union between government 
and big corporations is a loveless marriage of convenience designed to 
mutually benefit both parties. It can also be an incestuous relationship, 
given the current revolving door policy between corporate offices and 
government positions. "Just look at our current vice-president, and former 
president of Haliburton, Dick Cheney," Whitney said.

	Whitney added that he is seriously studying the text of a proposed state 
constitutional amendment to redefine corporations in a way that would strip 
them of their rights as legal 'persons'. It would require them to meet 
social responsibilities to the communities, employees, and the environment 
in which they operate. It would also limit the ways government and 
corporations can interact.
	
	Rich Whitney has made a commitment to Illinois voters to refuse corporate 
campaign contributions.  "In a healthy democracy, elected officials should 
represent people, and not be the servants of deep pockets and multinational 
corporate interests.  I am determined to represent the interests of 
Illinois citizens." Whitney said.

	"One thing is certain," Whitney said "When corporations and governments 
climb into bed together, it is the voters that end up being screwed."



Jennifer Rose
Whitney for Governor, Campaign Manager
campaignmanager at whitneyforgov.org
www.whitneyforgov.org
P.O. Box 3803 Carbondale, IL 62902
Campaign Phone: (618) 528-VOTE


Gary Shepherd
Whitney For Governor, Media Coordinator
mediacoordinator at whitneyforgov.org
www.whitneyforgov.org
P.O. Box 3803 Carbondale, IL 62902
Campaign Phone: (618) 528-VOTE