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I believe they blocked it because the advertising on TV and radio would violate the McCain/Fiengold bill on equal access time. The guy (who made the movie) admitted in an interview last night on MSNBC that he made the movie and tried to release it during an election year specifically to take it to the Supreme Court and get a ruling. Personally, I think it probably is a violation of free speech, but I do see the conflict as well.
The election/campaign process needs reforming. There is apparently a bill being introduced that would end the process as it is now and have all campaigns be publicly financed. I have said this should happen, and that all campaigns should only last about 4 months, with weekly debates with ALL candidates, and free commerical airtime divided equally among candidates. Since the airwaves are supposed to be owned by the people, corporations who own networks and make money should be required to donate that time.
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