Brennan State of Play

Large corporations undermine a democracy because a democracy is supposedly a "government by and for the people." Corporations take away from the individualistic aspect of the definition of a democracy. If these large corporations act as individuals, the idea of a democracy becomes skewed and is misinterpreted. These large corporations, like PointCorps., end up buying up other companies and, all in all, form a monopoly, which is illegal. The idea of monopolies is also another factor that argues against a democratic society. These companies have the power and ability to influence other companies and also individuals.

In this film, State of Play, PointCorps, as well as MediaCorps, are examples of these types of corporations, which undermine democracy. The scene that stands out to me is the scene in the seedy hotel, when Cal and (blank) interrogate Dominic. Dominic's response to the questions he is faced with becomes emotional as time goes on. He tells Cal that this company led to the death of an individual, Sonya, and he wants no part in it, and he wants to be "somewhere warm." This entire conversation shows how these large corporations undermine democracy. PointCorps. hires individuals to do what needs to be done, and if something goes wrong, they get rid of them. Democracy, as previously stated, is a government by and for the people. These major corporations do not, in any way, support the idea of a democratic society; they undermine or weaken democracy by weakening the individual.