1. United States
2. Texas
3. Letter

Citizens united. I am writing to express my deep concern about the outsized influence of money in our political system, which was dramatically amplified by the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission. This decision has allowed unlimited corporate and special interest spending in elections, undermining the voice of everyday Americans like me. The principles of our democracy rely on fair and equal representation, but when billionaires and powerful corporations can pour unlimited funds into campaigns, it creates an uneven playing field. It fosters a system where political power is tied more to financial resources than to the will of the people. This dynamic threatens public trust in our democratic institutions. I urge you to support efforts to repeal Citizens United through a constitutional amendment. Such a move would restore reasonable limits on campaign spending and ensure that elections are not sold to the highest bidder. Additionally, I strongly advocate for publicly funded elections. Implementing a system of public campaign financing would level the playing field for candidates and reduce their dependency on wealthy donors and special interest groups. It would allow candidates to focus on engaging with their constituents, rather than spending endless hours fundraising. By enacting these changes, we can protect the integrity of our democracy and ensure that the government remains of the people, by the people, and for the people. I ask for your leadership on this critical issue and hope to see you champion legislation that addresses these concerns. Thank you for your time and for your service to our community. I look forward to hearing how you plan to address this.