Boycott...Target?

[scaeagles]

Originally Posted by Alex

But when it comes to direct campaign support or candidate/ballot initiative advocacy I think all contribution should be directly given by human individuals.

I suppose my thinking is just in line with supreme court rulings, but what is a special interest group besides a collection of people coming together seeking a common purpose? I don't see the difference between a single individual and a group of people combining their money into one pool for an interest or concern to be managed at a higher level.

However, you list a group that I see completely differently. Money I may give to the NRA or invest in stock or spend at Target is my choice. Union dues to the Teamsters are compulsory. I suppose the argument could be made that individuals could quit their jobs just the same as they can choose not to shop at Target, and while I would disagree, I don't think I could voice my disagreement logically except to say that there is a right to work (of which the definition varies from state to state).