"America is run by corporations, it is run by banks and Wall Street. That's why we can't get guns under control. It's because all these lobbyists don't want gun control, they don't want us to have strong environmental safety guards. Young people can become aware of that and they are the most powerful lobby. With a click of a text, you can have millions of people voting for one person."

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Patti Smith is a renowned musician and poet, celebrated for her influential work that blends rock music with profound poetic expression.

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