Quote by Richard Trumka

I do believe that freedom isn't free - but today the corporate and political right wing is trying to cheapen this truly American value. They've been cynically using the word 'freedom' to rally the American public against its own best interests.

I do believe that freedom isn't free - but today the corpora

Summary

This quote implies that although freedom has a cost, the corporate and political right wing in America is manipulating the concept of freedom for their own gain. The quote suggests that these groups are implicitly misleading the public by invoking the idea of freedom to gain support, even though their actions may not align with the best interests of the American people. It insinuates that the true meaning and value of freedom are being diluted or compromised by these deceptive tactics.

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Freedom

By Richard Trumka

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