On the record
On the contrary, they perceive that all legislation has been in the interests of capital, and this perception is what is arraying these supposed two interests against each other.
Said by
Victoria C. Woodhull
Source
gutenberg.orgVictoria C. Woodhull: “On the contrary, they perceive that all legislation has been in the interests of capital, and this perception is what is…”
Editor's note · Context
Woodhull critiques the alignment of legislation with the interests of capital, highlighting a conflict between perceived interests.
Share
More from Victoria C. Woodhull
This conclusion rouses the spirit of independence in the laborer, and he determines to redress his wrongs.
It is in the people themselves, and in the fundamental principles upon which society is built, and those which the people allow government to be administered upon.
Why do they advocate any general government at all?
Being so vastly in the majority, every office should be filled by them.