Sunday, January 6, 2013

Does a Corporation Count as a Person in the Carpool Lane? Probably Not.

But if it does, then that Citizens United ruling might have some unfortunate consequences...

One note, though. The court rulings that gave personhood to corporations were handed down in the 19th century, with the Trustees of Dartmouth College v. Woodward and Clara County v. Southern Pacific Railroad rulings.


Man Challenges Citizens United – From The Carpool Lane

For most, getting caught alone in the carpool lane is an expensive nuisance. For Jonathan Frieman of San Rafael, CA, it’s a chance to change American politics.
The designated carpool lane on Highway 101 near Frieman’s northern California home is specified to be for “two people or more” during rush hour. The police say Frieman was driving alone, but rather than pay the $478 fine, he plans to head to court on Monday to challenge the ticket. His reasoning? He had his papers of incorporation with him and since the Supreme Court has ruled that corporations are people, there were two people in the car.

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