The money being spent in this election year by candidates is obscene. On the ballot Nov. 8 is Constitutional Amendment 2, which calls for limits on campaign contributions.It would set limits on campaign contributions by individuals or entities to political parties, political committees, or committees to elect candidates for state or judicial office.It also would prohibit individuals and entities from intentionally concealing the sources of such contributions; it would require labor unions and corporations to meet certain requirements in order to make contributions; and it would provide a complaint process for any violations of this amendment.It is estimated this proposal will increase state government costs by at least $118,000 annually and have an unknown cost for local governments. Any impact to revenues for state and local governmental entities is unknown.We are for anything that will curb the large amounts of money that are being given to candidates’ committees and to their parties. The donors should be identified and there should be penalties if they are concealed. Requiring labor unions and corporations to meet certain requirements to make such contributions sounds like a good idea.We do wonder if what is proposed in the amendment will meet requirements in the constitutional ruling by the Supreme Court that viewed curbs on contributions as violating freedom of speech.The amendment is long and complex. Contributions still are allowed under this amendment but are curbed. The added cost to government is a concern.What voters have to decide is whether this is the right approach and whether it is strong enough. It really needs study. We have some doubts.