Corporations over people

Re “Home Depot sues L.A. over store in Sunland-Tujunga,” Nov. 10

This has always been about Home Depot proving that it doesn’t have to follow the rules because it makes the rules. Notice its outrage: How dare an elected official represent any interests of any other citizens? Home Depot could have done the right thing from the start: environmental review.

However, the thought of permitting this kind of “precedent” of citizens having a say in their own government, and therefore quality of life, is far too frightening to the corporate thugs and the other politicians who ride on their backs.

People are either too lazy or ignorant to demand anything else. Corporations enjoy the rights of individuals with none of the responsibilities. Government is run by those with the money for lawsuits.

It’s time to return government to the people, as our founders intended. They never envisioned representation for corporations over people. This is a far-reaching issue beyond just Sunland-Tujunga or Los Angeles.

Rhonda Herbel

Los Angeles