Money in politics: Some speech is more equal than others

Re: “ Elon Musk quietly becomes biggest known donor in midterm contests as he tries to save Republicans ” (Oct. 12, Nation):

For many years, corporations and billionaires have controlled the making of laws governing our society. Until we elect individuals who will get big money out of our political process, they will continue to for many more to come.

Chief Justice John Roberts and the U.S. Supreme Court not withstanding, nearly $300 million in donations by a trillionaire is not the same speech as a $10 one from an ordinary citizen.

To paraphrase George Orwell’s “Animal Farm”: “All free speech is equal. But some free speech is more equal than others.”

Robert Pennell, Blaine

Lake City: ‘Lack of priority and visibility’

Re: “ As Lake City edges toward brink, residents fight to pull it back ” (Oct.…