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To: MSI who wrote (21683)12/27/2003 12:03:53 PM
From: Lane3  Read Replies (2) of 793681
 
Thank you for your explanation. I've read it over a few times trying to ferret out the crux of your objections.

It seems to be that the label, American multinational, is something of an oxymoron. American multinationals, like all corporations, operate in the interests of their stockholders, specifically to maximize profits. Being multinational, they have no allegiance to the American people, unlike corporations that operate within the US, who are more affected by the communities in which they operate. While domestic corporations appropriately place a premium on the interests of their stockholders as well, they are more likely to be informed and influenced in their decision making by the welfare of their homeland.

My impression is that this, in and of itself, is not necessarily a problem for you. The problem is that the multinationals continue to receive the benefits of their American roots as though they were domestic corporations while no longer having any concerns about the community.

I'm trying to frame your issue in a way that I can understand it. Have I captured the essence of your complaint?

To what extent is the natural amoral operational style of multinationals a problem for you? Or is your anger primarily that they are operating at the expense of the American people in cahoots with American politicians who condone and profit from their amoral operation?
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