"経済力が政治と衝突するとき"
— Kofi Annan
Simplified Meaning:
When the money and the people who control it come up against the rules and government officials, it can be a big deal. Imagine a company trying to make as much profit as possible, but the government has laws to protect people and the environment. Sometimes, businesses want to bend or ignore those laws to make more money. This can lead to conflicts where the government has to step in and either enforce the rules strictly or negotiate some kind of compromise. For example, consider a big factory that pollutes the river. The factory owners want to keep their costs low and might resist spending money on cleaner technology. The government, however, has the job of protecting the community’s health and the environment. In such cases, the factories and the government will clash. This is important because it shows why there needs to be a balance; government rules help make sure that business practices are fair and don't harm society. It also teaches us the importance of holding both businesses and politicians accountable to ensure that neither one gets too much power at the expense of the public.