Crime Quote by Alexander Woollcott
“The real crime is the corporate hijacking of our democracy.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The New Yorker, 1935
Corporate control undermines democratic processes, constituting a serious societal crime.
In simple terms: Corporate takeover harms democracy.
Guard democratic institutions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- voting
- activism
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can citizens resist corporate influence?
- What reforms protect democracy?
Corporate influence can also fund public goods.