One of the platitudes

..about liberal democracy is that it allows peaceful change of public political policy. Via the free press, we can attack our leaders and persuade our fellow citizens of the truth of our political ideas and the falsehood of others' positions. This platitude is qualified by the necessity to have dedicated and moderately well-funded fellow-travelers. Thanks to McCain-Feingold, this platitude needs even further qualification. Fox News reports: Anti-Abortion Ads Will Be Illegal. And of course, which politician is among those under attack? Sen. Russ Feingold, the very co-sponsor of the bill that limits attacks on him.