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“I am against resources being controlled by corporations, but that doesn't mean I want them controlled by the state.” quote by Rebecca Solnit
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“I am against resources being controlled by corporations, but that doesn't mean I want them controlled by the state.”

Rebecca Solnit

About This Quote

Source Essay: “The Right to the City”, 2010

Opposing corporate control of resources doesn’t imply support for state control; both can limit freedom.

In simple terms: Reject corporate control, not state control.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for community‑based resource management.

Themes

economics politics freedom

Mood

thoughtful concerned

Type

ideological activist

When to use this quote

  • local cooperatives
  • municipal budgeting
  • public utilities

Key Concepts

public commons decentralization resource sovereignty

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can communities ensure resources remain free from both corporate and state domination?
  • What models balance efficiency with democratic oversight?
A Different Perspective

State control can be equally oppressive if unchecked.

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