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The main problem is that for a boycott to be effective, you must first persuade thousands - maybe even millions of other
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"The main problem is that for a boycott to be effective, you must first persuade thousands - maybe even millions of others - to go along, which is a lot of work and usually not successful"

- L. Neil Smith

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This quote by L. Neil Smith is describing the difficulty of organizing a successful boycott. A boycott is a type of objection in which people decline to buy or utilize a service or product in order to make a statement. Nonetheless, in order for a boycott to be effective, it requires a lot of individuals to take part. This can be a difficult task, as it calls for a lot of initiative to convince others to sign up with the boycott. Additionally, even if the effort is made, it is usually not successful in attaining the desired end result. This quote highlights the problem of arranging a successful boycott, and the relevance of having a lot of people associated with order for it to be reliable.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by L. Neil Smith somewhere between May 12, 1946 and today. He/she was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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