Blogcritics: Comments on UnEqual Protection: The Rise of Corporate Dominance and the Theft of Human Rights

Comment by Nick Jones

Wed, 7 Apr 2004 00:43:17 EDT

Uh, 'stories', that is.

Comment by Nick Jones

Wed, 7 Apr 2004 00:41:32 EDT

You should also read "The Divine Right of Capital: Dethroning the Corporate Aristocracy", by Marjorie Kelly. (www.divinerightofcapital.com) Not only does she discuss corporate abuse and why it happens, but also the sories of those who have fought back, and the few corporations who have seen that life and work is more than just about the bottom line.

Comment by Ms. Tek

Tue, 6 Apr 2004 18:56:43 EDT

that's a shame.

Comment by apparent bad guy

Tue, 6 Apr 2004 17:40:08 EDT

I can't believe what you say Ms. T ek....

Comment by Ms. Tek

Tue, 6 Apr 2004 14:12:40 EDT

It's and EXCELLENT book. It's not partisan... it just states things as they are.

Comment by Hal Pawluk

Tue, 6 Apr 2004 13:53:02 EDT

A factoid that supports the book: Of the world's 100 largest economies, 51 are now corporations, only 49 are nation-states. Look at the goings on on Capitol Hill to see what the repercussions of that fact are - think "corporate welfare in return for campaign contributions." And it's non-partisan: Archer-Daniels-Midland ("the customer is our enemy"), for instance, gets much of its billions of dollars of gravy thanks to Democrat Tom Daschle (aided and abetted by several Republicans and a few other Dems).

Comment by David Flanagan

Tue, 6 Apr 2004 13:03:06 EDT

It was meant to be a bit humorous. A swing and a miss I see. I'm not trying to pass judgement, I was just asking a question. Thanks. David

Comment by Ms. Tek

Tue, 6 Apr 2004 13:00:07 EDT

David, maybe you should just read the book before telling people to watch DVDs, etc. If you haven't read it, then you cannot pass judgement on what is better to watch or read. If you had read the book then I could understand you wanting to give other examples. You have not so who are you to say "watch office space". I really cannot understand your logic.

Comment by David Flanagan

Tue, 6 Apr 2004 12:42:00 EDT

Of course, you can also just order a copy of "Office Space" and see what they are talking about while laughing at the same time. Granted, I have not read the book, but I have to wonder if things are not better now that we have better controls on corporations than at any time in history. Just review Sarbanes Oxley and you'll see what I'm talking about. My company made Sarbanes Oxley a mandatory class for everyone in the company. What did I learn? That if my company does even the slightest thing wrong, I have direct access to federal authorities to request an investigation. As I said, I'm not trying to say there are no issues, but most companies in the US are formed from individuals who take their dream and grow it into medium-sized businesses, then into large companies. Those companies are far more prevalant than the Enrons of the world. Thanks. David

Comment by Ms. Tek

Tue, 6 Apr 2004 11:02:46 EDT

Thanks. I will look into it.

Comment by Steve Rhodes

Tue, 6 Apr 2004 04:13:56 EDT

A documentary on similar issues , The Corporation will start opening in the US in June and has already opened in Canada. There also is companion book.