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Steve Bank: Citizens United a detriment

The exit ramp on I-77 Exit 93, Zephyr Road in Dobson is loaded with signs warning of a “No Parking” area along the ramp. Surry County is where NC Highway Patrol troopers write the most tickets for roadside napping to interstate truckers.
The exit ramp on I-77 Exit 93, Zephyr Road in Dobson is loaded with signs warning of a “No Parking” area along the ramp. Surry County is where NC Highway Patrol troopers write the most tickets for roadside napping to interstate truckers. Chuck Liddy cliddy@newsobserver.com

Regarding the Nov. 15 news article “McCrory donor sparked campaign against trucker naps”: People should not be surprised at all the investigations on legislative bills involving large donations. Whether Republican or Democrat, money talks.

The passage of Citizens United just meant that very rich people could gain even more influence in getting bills passed that supported their personal interests. Somehow Citizens United must be repealed.

Steve Bank

Cary

This story was originally published November 21, 2015 at 1:00 PM with the headline "Steve Bank: Citizens United a detriment."

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