[joesmo]

Regardless of corporate backing, _all_ these movements are powered by millions of dollars. That's how it works here in the US.

[davidw]

So what you are saying is that even grass roots movements, led by fairly ordinary people, can raise millions of dollars for their causes?

[joesmo]

If they want to get legislation passed, then yes, they have to. I have no idea if they can or not.