As we segregate by income into different communities, schools in lower-income areas have fewer resources than ever.
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Corporations aren't people. They have no brains, no consciences, no capacity for intent or guilt.
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What this quote means
This quote highlights the distinction between corporations and individuals, emphasizing that corporations do not possess human qualities.
Robert Reich's quote underscores the idea that corporations, as legal entities, lack the human traits of consciousness, intent, and moral responsibility. This distinction calls into question the accountability of corporations in societal and legal contexts, suggesting that treating them as people can lead to significant ethical dilemmas and consequences.
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CorporationEthicsAccountabilityConscienceMorality
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