It seems as though no matter where you look, you will always find articles about the drastic affects the election of Donald Trump(AKA "45") has had on the country. And while scrolling through the Business Section on the "Washington Post", I was able to see that no one is left out from the aftermath of this election. The article discusses how big businesses and companies are forced to take political stands, and most importantly, why they would take them and the major effects it will have. As said in the article, we as consumers contribute to these businesses and make them run. In the past, there were very rare occasions where businesses got involved in politics. And when they did, it was behind the scenes and no one knew about it. After all, when in business, getting involved in politics is the last thing you want to do. However, because of this election, many CEOs and big businesses are being forced to take a stand. Many of us will not support any company that do not reflect our views and goes against our morals. Also, the same workers for these companies are signing petitions for their bosses to take stands. In government quite often do we see big businesses and interest groups get involved and influence decisions in government. If more and more get involved in government and stand against trump, it will become more difficult for trump to make ridiculous decisions that affect the majority. I believe that these companies should not hesitate to take a political stand in such an important election. Especially if they do not agree with what is happening. At this point expressing a political viewpoint can either make or break businesses. What do you think businesses should do in this situation? Should they stay silent and risk it? Should they take a side?
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Big business should take a stand and if they could they should stay out of politics.Its fine when they want to sponsor them just for them if they share the same ideals but that is not always the case. To me they shouldn't even be allowed to sponsor politicians because many would except favor or leeway if their sponsor were to get elected.This way politics become less corrupt and maybe we could get more politicians who really want to make a change and better the american society.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Bello with this comment. You have every right to display your opinion as you do to keep it to yourself. Even petitions doesn't solve anything. Imagine if you are a gun store owner,but you are liberal. If the public makes you take a position you are going day conservative because that's where your market is. Everyone has a right to voice their opinion as well as keep it to themselves.
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