A lot of change can come through government
We probably won't see our dependence of fossil fuels end during our life time, but government, with a strong focus, will make the change we all want.
( SuperMatt, Tue 16 Jun 2009, 14:32, archived)

I'd go a damn sight further than this.
The idea that governments are not strong enough to affect change is a downright lie perpetuated by the right in order to dismiss other political strategies without debating them.
( Dr Preference AjcuiVd289, Tue 16 Jun 2009, 14:49, archived)