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[MavzMan]

Originally Posted by tap2390

I tend to disagree. Not to get too political, but in a system where the politicians are beholden to lobbyists and interests other than those of the people they supposedly represent why shouldn't businesses and private citizens with a platform use that platform to speak about issues dear to them? I think it's important for influential people to have their two cents (especially when they make a lot of sense).

Ok, I get your point but is it right for them to say "either agree with us or we will take away $100 million in revenue for your businesses"? It's one thing to stand in front of mic (which I still don't like) but it's another to say I'm going to take away money from you.

[tap2390]

Originally Posted by MavzMan

Ok, I get your point but is it right for them to say "either agree with us or we will take away $100 million in revenue for your businesses"? It's one thing to stand in front of mic (which I still don't like) but it's another to say I'm going to take away money from you.

I think you have to speak in terms politicians understand ($$$). Back in the 1960s Coca-Cola threatened to leave Atlanta when social-conservatives refused to attend an integrated dinner honoring MLK Jr. for his Nobel Peace Prize. I'm personally happy to see progressive institutions throw their weight around. Lord knows the Koch brothers have their say.

http://www.npr.org/sections/codeswit...-social-change

[Underdog]

Originally Posted by MavzMan

Ok, I get your point but is it right for them to say "either agree with us or we will take away $100 million in revenue for your businesses"? It's one thing to stand in front of mic (which I still don't like) but it's another to say I'm going to take away money from you.

"No shirt, no shoes, no business."