At uncertain times, it is important to reinforce to the people the principles of democracy and participation, to let them know they belong to a unity called “your country's name”. The unfortunate represion of hundreds of protesters in Boston by the local police, shows signs of a government disconnected from its people.
Movements of “Indignados” inspired by their spanish peers, have taken squares and streets all over Europe and North America in defiance of failed policies to guarantee the welfare of the citizens. Protesters raise their voice against inappropiate corporate conduct, that is, a lack of responsibility towards society.
Corporations have been effectively lobbying the government when their needs are at stake, also they have asked for bail out money when they were in troubles, and they have had the leeway to get rid of thousands of employees when necesary to safeguard their survival.
However, the relationship of the corporations with the civil society can the label as “uncommitted”, between previous administrations tax reliefs and other cuts in contribution to the public coffers. They, that is, “the corporations” have been unwilling to share the difficulties during hard times.
The “ill fated” corporations have become in subjects with limited legal liabilities, allowing them to act with no fear while doing wrong. For futher details in this matter, please feel free to check the records of Enron, Lehman Brothers, Worldcom MCI, Haliburton, among others.
Ultimately is about setting a precedent in business ethics.
