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Sources:
https://www.npr.org/2021/04/01/983450176/based-on-a-lie-georgia-voting-law-faces-wave-of-corporate-backlash
https://www.coca-colacompany.com/media-center/georgia-voting-legislation
Irrespective of what their official statements say, both companies decided to pick sides on a highly partisan issue, parroting the political left’s claim that the bill was passed to intentionally suppress votes. However, as noted in my previous post, many of these claims are exaggerated and there are studies and evidence to suggest that the bill will not disenfranchise voters. Whether or not it was their intention, they have aligned themselves with the political left. Thus, it is completely fair to say that as it currently stands, both companies are left of center.
Note to Pixstory: in cases like this where there is room for personal opinion, it is irresponsible to label a post as disputed. There will always be differences of opinion; “disputed” labels should only be applied to posts that are unquestionably false.
Officials from Delta Air Lines and Coca-Cola worked with elected officials from “both parties” to oppose measures that would restrict voting access, and said they’d continue to protect the right to vote, NPR reports.
Excerpts from Coca-Cola CEO and Chairman James Quincey’s statement on Georgia’s law (the statement came after 72 prominent Black executives wrote an open memo to Corporate America):
“Voting is a foundational right in America, and we have long championed efforts to make it easier to vote…”
“Throughout Georgia’s legislative session we provided feedback to members of both legislative chambers and political parties, opposing measures in the bills that would diminish or deter access to voting….”
“Our focus is now on supporting federal legislation that protects voting access and addresses voter suppression across the country. We all have a duty to protect everyone’s right to vote, and we will continue to stand up for what is right in Georgia and across the U.S…”
Also, civil rights advocates are not “woke mobs.” They’re working to prevent barriers from being set up against a hard-won right to vote.
Some excerpts from the statement by 72 prominent Black executives on the Georgia law:
“The bloody struggles of the Civil Rights Movement that led to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 were not easy and Americans of all faiths, races, and nationalities marched, suffered imprisonment, and were even killed to ensure each of us has the right to vote...”
“The stakes for our democracy are too high to remain on the sidelines. Corporate America must support our nation’s fundamental democratic principles and marshal its collective influence to ensure fairness and equity for all…”
“‘If we are to build ‘a more perfect union,’ we must stand united against those who seek to employ unjust and undemocratic laws in order to divide us and thwart the will of the people. Corporate America should publicly oppose any discriminatory legislation and all measures designed to limit Americans’ ability to vote…”
“When it comes to protecting the rights of all Americans to vote, there can be no middle ground...”
https://a9p9n2x2.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2021/03/BEA_3.31-E-Etear.pdf
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