Agree Quote by Lawrence Lessig
“In a time of polarized politics there's one thing that more than ninety percent of Americans agree on, that our government is broken, and broken because of the money in politics.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: TED Talk “The Future of Democracy”, 2015
The public perceives government dysfunction largely due to financial influence in politics.
In simple terms: Money in politics makes government seem broken.
Key Takeaway
Address campaign finance reform.
Themes
politics
corruption
public trust
Mood
frustrated
hopeful
Type
political
activist
When to use this quote
- election campaigns
- policy advocacy
- citizen activism
Key Concepts
democracy
money power
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can ordinary voters reduce money’s influence?
- What reforms would restore trust?
A Different Perspective
Reforms face entrenched interests and lobbying.
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