Democracy needs freedom of press

E DITORTo the Editor: Billionaires giving millions to campaigns under the guise of “free speech” is an oxymoron! “Free speech” does not cost hundreds or millions of dollars! Under most circumstances handing over hundreds of millions of dollars to promote the success of an individual would be considered an investment at best, and bribery at worst. Musk, Diane Hendricks, the Uihleins, etc., ...

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