American law Quote by Noam Chomsky
“They are involve in producing products and there are different kinds of people running them, but the principle is the same. A corporation shouldn't have the right. Under American law as its developed over the past century, corporation do have personal rights, but I think that's a very negative development.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussion on corporate rights, 2015
Corporations have been granted personal rights under U.S. law, which the speaker views as a harmful development.
In simple terms: Corporations have rights, but this is seen as negative.
Key Takeaway
Question corporate influence.
Themes
law
corporations
rights
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- policy reform
- shareholder activism
- public advocacy
- regulatory review
Key Concepts
legal theory
political economy
Questions to Reflect On
- Should corporations have the same rights as citizens?
- How can law balance corporate power and public interest?
A Different Perspective
Rights may protect corporate power over individuals.
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