Quote by Anita Roddick

Since the governments are in the pockets of businesses, who's going to control this most powerful institution? Business is more powerful than politics, and it's more powerful than religion. So it's going to have to be the vigilante consumer.

Since the governments are in the pockets of businesses, who'

Summary

This quote suggests that governments are influenced and controlled by business interests, thus questioning who holds the true power. It argues that business wields more power than both politics and religion and proposes that the responsibility for overseeing and regulating such a dominant force falls upon vigilant consumers. In advocating for consumer activism, the quote implies that individuals should hold businesses accountable for their actions and choices, as they have the potential to shape and influence society in significant ways.

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By Anita Roddick

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