And sometimes I actually start to think human life is just as cheap to corporate America as animal life, so long as there are big profits to be made.
Meaning of the quote
This quote suggests that some big companies in America care more about making money than they do about the lives of people or animals. The speaker believes these companies will do whatever they can to increase their profits, even if it means harming or putting little value on human or animal life. The quote implies that corporate greed can lead to a disregard for the wellbeing of people and animals as long as the company is able to make a lot of money.
About Tom Scholz
Tom Scholz is the founder, main songwriter, and only remaining original member of the rock band Boston. He is an MIT-trained engineer who designed and built his own recording studio and holds several patents related to his work in music production and electronics. In recent years, he has dedicated much of his money and time to charitable work.
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