b'PAC contributions are not ?bribery?, but rather the exercise of First Amendment free speech.[xi]No amount given by a proponent is going to insure the passage of any legislation.REFERENCESRather, PAC contributions serve as a way to build[i]See Wikipedia, Otto von Bismarck.on the proponent?s network of relationships. Legislators hold fundraisers, and a single-attendee[ii]?Congress shall make no law respecting an contribution allows face-to-face (zoom?)establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free communication. A nominal PAC contribution alsoexercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of expresses the proponent?s appreciation for thespeech, or of the press; or the right of the people hard work a legislator does in helping thepeaceably to assemble, and to petition the proponent?s community. government for a redress of grievances.?U.S. Under no circumstance is a PAC contribution aConstitution.substitute for the detailed work necessary to draft?All political power is inherent in the people. new legislation and to advocate for passage. A PACGovernment is instituted for their equal protection contribution properly managed only is incidental toand benefit, and they have the right to alter, a broader effort. reform, or abolish the same, whenever they may Conclusion. The good news is that legislativedeem it necessary; and no special privileges or advocacy in American government works just asimmunities shall ever be granted, that may not be intended and explained to students in high school.altered, revoked, or repealed by the general Like any business effort, legislative advocacy takesassembly.?Ohio Constitution.time and effort. Participation in one?s government[iii]Authored circa 375 B.C., see Wikipedia is very rewarding, essential to the American?Republic?.experience.For furt her informat ion, cont act : [iv]See ?Man of the House, Life and Political Memoirs? by Tip O?Neill, 1987.Valerie Pope [v]Single Subject Rule, Ohio Constitution, Article II, Mechanical Contractors Association of Ohio Section 15(D).1550 Old Henderson Rd. #232 [vi]See Continental Currency.Columbus, OH 43220614-459-0770 office [vii]Ohio Constitution, Article II, Section 16.vpope@assnsoffice.comLuther L. Liggett, Jr. [viii]Ohio Constitution, Article II, Paragraph 1d.Attorney at Law [ix]Pokornowski v Ohio State Racing Comm., 5053 Grassland Drive 10thDist. Franklin, 2019-Ohio-4264;Farina v Ohio Dublin OH 43016 State Racing Comm., 10thDist. Franklin, Case No. (614) 561-2892 18AP-45, 2019-Ohio-3903;DelBianco v. Ohio State lliggett@columbus.rr.comRacing Comm., 10thDist. Franklin, Case no. 01AP-395 (Oct. 16, 2001).[x]See Ohio Lobbying Handbook, Joint Legislative Ethics Committee, Office of the Inspector General.[xi]See Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, 558 U.S. 310 (2010), Wikipedia.www.ohioroofing.com 11'