Asthma Quote by Madeleine M. Kunin
“Money often determines not only who gets elected, but what gets done. Which voices do lawmakers listen to, the banks or home owners, coal companies, or asthma sufferers, the CEOs or the unemployed?”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Environmental Policy Forum, 1995
Money heavily influences elections and policy, favoring powerful interests over ordinary citizens.
In simple terms: Money shapes politics and outcomes.
Seek reforms to reduce money’s sway.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- elections
- legislative decisions
- public advocacy
- grassroots movements
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can ordinary voices gain influence?
- What mechanisms can limit money’s impact?
Reforms face entrenched interests and legal hurdles.