Supreme Court ruling does n't represent a step backward , says John Welch . He says the ruling prevents government from protecting free speech about politics . Welch says people are n't sheep ; can make decisions about campaign advertising . He says ruling will allow wide variety of political groups to express points of view .
Supreme Court ruling does n't represent a step backward , says Matt Welch . He says the ruling stops government from inhibiting free speech about politics . Welch says people are n't sheep ; can make decisions about campaign advertising . He says ruling will allow wide variety of advocacy groups to air points of view .