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Consumer protection Quote by Steven D. Price

“Honest businessmen should be protected from the unscrupulous consumer. -Lester Maddox, governor of Georgia, arguing against the creation of a state consumer protection agency” quote by Steven D. Price
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““Honest businessmen should be protected from the unscrupulous consumer. -Lester Maddox, governor of Georgia, arguing against the creation of a state consumer protection agency””

Steven D. Price

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Source Speech: Governor of Georgia, 1965, anti‑consumer protection argument

Businessmen should be shielded from consumers they deem unscrupulous, arguing for less regulation.

In simple terms: Protect businesses from consumer claims.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for limited consumer regulation.

Themes

business regulation consumer rights protection

Mood

critical political

Type

policy controversial

When to use this quote

  • legislative debates
  • court cases
  • business negotiations
  • public policy

Key Concepts

political ideology economic policy consumer law

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is shielding businesses always beneficial?
  • How do we balance consumer protection with business freedom?
A Different Perspective

Consumer protection safeguards vulnerable parties.

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