Friend,

In a democracy, our vote is our voice -- not a commodity to be sold to the
highest bidder. In the United States, that’s not just an ideal, it’s the
law.

And there’s a pretty good chance Elon Musk is breaking that law.

Musk’s scheme to pay voters in swing states to sign his petition and
‘randomly’ award one of them $1 million, every day until voting ends on
Nov. 5, has elicited warnings from federal officials and one lawsuit from
Philadelphia’s top prosecutor.(1,2)

But that’s not good enough. The Department of Justice must demand that
Elon Musk immediately cease and desist his likely-illegal vote-buying
scheme while it investigates.

[ [link removed] ]Will you sign our petition demanding the U.S. Department of Justice
enforces the law against Elon Musk?

It’s bad enough that our wretched campaign finance laws allow Elon Musk to
pour his riches into a Super PAC aimed at electing Donald Trump.

It’s even worse that Musk, the world’s wealthiest man, has clear aims to
become the shadow leader of United States of America, Inc. He wants a
formal role in the Trump administration. His government contracts, via
Starlink and SpaceX, are immense. His frequent talks with Russian dictator
are alarming.

And now, with his bizarre lottery scheme, Musk might well have crossed a
legal line. UCLA law professor and ethics expert Richard Hasen says the
law clearly prevents offering money and other things of value -- including
the chance to win $1 million -- to induce voting.

“This isn't a particularly close case—this is exactly what the statute was
designed to criminalize," Hasen said.(3)

Courage California has already called out Musk for his union-busting
tactics and his shirking of taxes. Now we need to hold him accountable for
interfering in our election. The law against buying votes is clear, but
whether anyone is going to enforce it is another question. This is why the
Justice Department needs to hear from us.

[ [link removed] ]Will sign our petition to demand Elon Musk be investigated for breaking
election law?

In solidarity,

–Irene, Annie, Angela, Isidra, Jen, Cecilia, and Lindsay (the Courage
team)

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