Lawrence Lessig on Two $tage Democracy
on Sunday, November 2, 2014Lawrence Lessig Money Quotation saying our leaders today are chosen by a miniscule percentage or the wealthiest citizens. Lawrence Lessig said:
“We’ve built a democracy wherein a tiny tiny fraction of the one percent dominate… and a consequence of this is a democracy responsive to the funders only” — Lawrence Lessig
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The phrase “funders only democracy” suggests that the political system is only responsive to the wealthiest citizens, leaving the average citizen with limited influence. This can lead to policies that benefit the wealthy at the expense of the majority, widening the wealth gap and limiting opportunities for social mobility. It can also lead to a lack of representation for marginalized communities and a lack of accountability for those in power.
Steve Sack, The Minneapolis Star Tribune
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