Does big business unduly influence government?

by Thokozile Gurganious

Big business does indeed unduly influence government. In all countries, citizens elect public officials to oversee the affairs of the country. But very often, these elected offi...read more

by Mark Hopkins

The mighty have always tried to exert a disproportionate influence upon government and mostly they have succeeded. In Rome it was the Senatorial class. In the Middle Ages it was...read more

by Robert C. Sage

Yes, indeed, big business often exercises profound influence over the American government. Although not all-powerful, there are situations in which big business that is politica...read more

by Rob Bryant

I don't believe that big business unduly influences the government. I believe that big business and the U.S. government are one entity. The government is essentially an employee...read more

by Mustaffa Kamal

In my humble opinion, yes big business or in other name big corporations do have an influence in or over government. Either directly or indirectly they have an influence in...read more

by John Coombes

The threat to democracy in the 21st century The current political climate is showing a political will that is struggling to effectively come to terms with global warming, let ...read more

by Rick Fontes

If only it were that simple. If we could identify one group of players, designate them "Big Business," set up an opposing side called "Government" and let them work out a dynam...read more

by Phoebe Odingo

Of course the influence that big business has on government is obvious. It is so overt and accepted that they make big profits while the average American is sinking under the su...read more

by Robert Paturzo-Elliott

Yes - Business need to get out of governance, their influence is creating incorrect decision and policies, should Business SA be on the Work Cover board of directors, should Uni...read more

by Sherry Rindt

The North American Trade Agreement, and subsequent "free trade agreements" certainly demonstrate that big business certainly has undue influence over government. Now, I am n...read more

by G. Schettino

Can Anyone Answer This With A No? At first glance, you would think everyone will be answering to one side on this issue. I f not, than I have to wonder...Where are you livin...read more

by Dwayne Theriault

Remember how we was all taught to fear communism when the cold war was on ? Well after a visit to Cuba I do suspect Communism is a long ways from perfect . The ruling pa...read more

by Nicholas F

I believe that the question is slightly misdirected, in that big business cannot do anything but unduly influence an institution, or more succinctly, a very liquid process that ...read more

by Catlin Hogan

Unless you are a CEO or a high level executive, I simply cannot see how you can answer no to this question. Soft money contributions during elections, every sector of every ind...read more

by Stanley Roberts

Government, no matter at what level has always and will always be persuaded by money. Money, the root of all evil, is what drives us as individuals. Everyone wants the best and...read more

by Jeff Franklin

Big business not only influences government, now, big business is the ONLY influence to our government. It's time all people know that MONEY (big business) is not only governme...read more

by KA Belzko

It seems that the UK government is changing laws and regulations to protect big corporations against environmentalists and protesters. But on the other hand, the UK government g...read more