Lawrence Lessig: We the People, and the Republic we must reclaim

The video uses the fictional Lesterland to illustrate the influence of a small group on elections, drawing parallels to the U.S. system where funders have significant sway. It critiques the dependency on funders, labeling it as legal corruption, and proposes reforms like small dollar funded elections to restore democracy. The speaker calls for action to address this issue, emphasizing the need for a government that works for all citizens.

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