Allowed Quote by David Suzuki
“Corporations are economic entities or structures, and yet they're allowed to fund political candidates, and when those candidates are elected, guess who gets in the door first? It's corporations.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Climate Change Conference, David Suzuki, 2018
Corporations wield economic power to influence politics, often prioritizing profit over public interest.
In simple terms: Corporations shape politics for profit.
Demand transparency and regulation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- voting
- activism
- policy advocacy
- consumer choices
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can citizens limit corporate political sway?
- What reforms would ensure fair representation?
Corporate philanthropy can also fund positive social projects.