Brother Quote by Lawrence Lessig
“I don't care if the Koch brothers or Soros spend their money to promote one candidate or another. I care about members of Congress spending 30%-70% of their time raising money from .05% of us. Change the way we fund elections and you change the corruption.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: TED Talk, 2011
Lessig criticizes the disproportionate influence of a few wealthy donors on elections, arguing that reforming campaign finance would reduce corruption.
In simple terms: Money from a few skews politics; reform funding to curb corruption.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for campaign‑finance reform.
Themes
politics
ethics
money
democracy
Mood
urgent
concerned
Type
activist
policy
When to use this quote
- legislative reform
- grassroots activism
- voter education
Key Concepts
campaign finance
political corruption
public policy
Questions to Reflect On
- What practical steps can reduce donor influence?
- How can citizens pressure lawmakers for change?
A Different Perspective
Changing funding may face entrenched interests and legal hurdles.
