Comment by epolanski
3 months ago
I really dislike this narrative.
Because if you really want to stick with it, most companies should do business in a handful of countries in the world.
I think businesses should mind their own businesses and comply with local laws, end of story.
I ain't got no patience for companies quitting country X, but not Y.
if you really want to stick with it, most companies should do business in a handful of countries in the world.
Why is that a bad thing?
Difficulty: Don't use the trope "maximize shareholder value."
Because what you consider moral issues are actually just issue prominent in media.
And yes, I want my business to be prudent in earning money. Doing harm to people is not effective or prudent. Getting in political name callings is also not prudent.
How's that Gulf of America map working out in Mexico?
The world changes very fast.
This leads to uncertainty.
Can you imagine McDonald's starting to open/close non-stop in countries depending on their status in some imaginary ethical ranking?
And who gets to decide that imaginary ranking anyway?