I find it interesting that this quote made the list of most quotable quotes in my home town paper. The reference below is from MiamiHerald.com.

Penn is known, but doesn’t rate the kind of activist coverage that, say Bono does. I think his bad boy reputation makes some activists nervous.

So if the celebrity doesn’t explain the amount of coverage this story is getting, it must be the message. I think that sound bites like this are going to continue to resonate with us as we begin to take control of the political process again.

The “most powerful third party is you and me,” Penn said.

Sean Penn speaks at Coachella, urges youth action - 04/27/2008 - MiamiHerald.com