Americans used to be 'citizens.' Now we are 'consumers.

Vicki Robin
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We have been told that "citizens" are those who make a contribution to society, but "consumers" are those who just take. Americans used to be "citizens." Now we are "consumers." This is a mentality that has led to the decline of the civil rights movement and the downfall of our democracy. "Consumers" have been told that they don't need representation in government because it's there for their use.

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