Celebrity distorts democracy by giving the rich, beautiful, and famous more authority than they deserve.
Meaning of the quote
When famous and rich people get a lot of attention, it can make them seem more important than they really are. This can distort how our democracy works, where everyone should have an equal say. Just because someone is famous or wealthy doesn't mean they know more about important issues than regular people. We should be careful not to give too much power to those who are just celebrated for being rich or attractive.
About Maureen Dowd
Maureen Dowd is an acclaimed American columnist for The New York Times who has covered politics, Hollywood, and gender-related topics with her signature satirical style. She won a Pulitzer Prize in 1999 for her columns on the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal, and her writings have sometimes been criticized as sexist towards female public figures.
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