We are people from every walk of life who have come together from across the country, listened to each other, and united to end corporate rule. We pursue these goals with respect for the dignity of all people and, in a nonviolent way, seek linkages with similar groups to form a new people's movement, both in the United States and around the world. The Redwood Coast Alliance organizes and promotes popular education on the topic of citizen authority over corporations. The resolution, the full text of which is printed below, passed the Point Arena City Council by a vote of 4 to 1 in April of 2000. Whereas, Citizens of the City of Point Arena hope to nurture and expand democracy in our community and our nation.
Democracy means governance by the people.
Only natural persons should be able to participate in the democratic process. Interference in the democratic process by corporations frequently usurps the rights of citizens to govern. Corporations are artificial entities separate and apart from natural persons. Corporations are not naturally endowed with consciousness or the rights of natural persons. Corporations are creations of law and are only permitted to do what is authorized under law.