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“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.” quote by David Suzuki
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“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.”

David Suzuki

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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.

Key Takeaway

Demand transparency and regulation.

Themes

economics politics corporate power influence ethics

Mood

concerned determined

Type

activist political

When to use this quote

  • voting
  • activism
  • policy advocacy
  • consumer choices

Key Concepts

public policy campaign finance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can citizens limit corporate political sway?
  • What reforms would ensure fair representation?
A Different Perspective

Corporate philanthropy can also fund positive social projects.

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