> Consumers are left in the cold with regards to influencing policy since they are disorganized and (more importantly) they lack the political and economic will to exercise control over their government.
Possibly because they think of themselves as consumers rather than citizens.
While thinking of themselves as consumers they do not have in mind using physical force to make producers sell them what they want at a price they like.
But if you start thinking about yourself as a proud citizen, a part of a "community", you might feel a napoleonic desire to force others to do something for a "good of everyone". This does not end up well. You may become a president.
I'll stick with a peaceful consumer perspective, thank you.
Possibly because they think of themselves as consumers rather than citizens.