I usually don't pay much attention to White House "We the People" petitions, but I found this one to be funny and imaginative.
This petition demands that lawmakers wear the logos of their corporate donors, NASCAR style, in order to determine who they have been accepting money from. The rule would be: the larger the donation, the larger the logo patch would be on their clothing. Since many people are outraged by the ubiquity of corporate cash in politics, especially in our post-
Citizens United age, I just thought it would be a fun little petition to sign, even if it won't have any effects.
Since most politicians' campaigns are largely funded by wealthy companies and individuals, it would give voters a better sense of who the candidate they are voting for is actually representing if the company's logo, or individual's name, was prominently displayed upon the candidate's clothing at all public appearances and campaign events. Once elected, the candidate would be required to continue to wear those "sponsor's" names during all official duties and visits to constituents. The size of a logo or name would vary with the size of a donation. For example, a $1 million dollar contribution would warrant a patch of about 4" by 8" on the chest, while a free meal from a lobbyist would be represented by a quarter-sized button. Individual donations under $1000 are exempt.
