Rogers v. Hechler

I respectfully dissent from the Court’s opinion in this matter.

I fully support the prevention of corruption and fraud in elections. The cost of running for public office in this State and in the United States is much too high. It is a cancer that could destroy our representative democracy. When the wealthy and those individuals who are able to solicit large monetary contributions are the only candidates who are capable of mounting successful campaigns, it is time to reform the election laws. However, the reformation must be accomplished within the limits of our Constitution and also through…