Democracy Quote by Warren Buffett
“Let only individuals contribute - with sensible limits per election. Otherwise, we are well on our way to ensuring that a government of the moneyed, by the moneyed, and for the moneyed shall not perish from the earth.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: 2010 Annual Shareholder Meeting, Warren Buffett
Limiting individual contributions per election prevents disproportionate influence of wealth on government.
In simple terms: Cap contributions to keep politics fair.
Key Takeaway
Support reasonable contribution limits.
Themes
politics
campaign finance
democracy
wealth
equality
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
analysis
commentary
When to use this quote
- voting reforms
- campaign fundraising
- civic activism
- legislative lobbying
Key Concepts
public policy
political ethics
economic power
Questions to Reflect On
- What mechanisms ensure fair political influence?
- How do contribution caps affect grassroots movements?
A Different Perspective
Enforcing limits may be politically challenging.
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