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The real fight is about what should be in the marketplace and what should not. Should education be a marketable commodit
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"The real fight is about what should be in the marketplace and what should not. Should education be a marketable commodity? Should healthcare?"

- Susan George

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This quote by Susan George talks to the value of comprehending the role of the market in our society. She is questioning whether particular services, such as education and healthcare, need to be commodified and offered in the marketplace. This is an essential question to consider, as it has ramifications for how we view the worth of these services and how they are accessed. It also speaks to the power dynamics of the market, and who has access to these services. Ultimately, this quote is a call to think about the ramifications of commodifying certain services, and to believe seriously about the role of the market in our society.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Susan George somewhere between July 26, 1950 and today. He/she was a famous Activist from USA. The author also have 30 other quotes.

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