08-23-2018, 01:52 PM
(08-22-2018, 08:02 PM)michaelsean Wrote: I have seen nothing that states it can come from a foreign national as long as it’s laundered through a regulated company. That would’ve a pretty easy run around.
Having the information being processed through an agency that is subject to laws and regulations is the OPPOSITE of a "run around". Instead it makes sure that laws are followed.
There is no problem with using information that comes from a location outside the United States. In fact some of that type of information can be critical. These laws are put in place to make sure that the information is not being supplied by a foreign government as a bribe or to buy influence.
Campaign finance laws were created for a reason. The Gas and Oil Lobby can make legitimate contributions to a candidates campaign or file to form a PAC. But they can't just slip a candidate a check for a few million dollars on the sly. And there are very good reasons for that.
