It certainly doesn't come as any big surprise that American corporations doing business overseas will bend over backward to march into new markets and agree to the terms that the host country puts in front of them just so they can make that allmighty profit, but it really causes one to stop and think about how this behavior is totally contrary to the White House's "declared" intention of spreading freedom and democracy in all parts of the world.
Again, we also know that the White House is only spouting rhetoric because it openly supports oppressive regimes around the world, but I also think it sad that a company like Microsoft, with all its supposed clout, simply knuckles under to the demands of the Chinese goverment and is helping to censor bloggers who use their portal. I mean, can you imagine living in a country where your thoughts are censored to the degree that words like "freedom" are blocked from your blog?
Their copout line is "...Even with the filters, we're helping millions of people communicate, share stories, share photographs and build relationships. For us, that is the key point here," he said...." Oh yeah, and just as a little extra bonus, making tons of money off an oppressed population. I'm glad I don't own any Microsoft stock right now.
Miulang
Again, we also know that the White House is only spouting rhetoric because it openly supports oppressive regimes around the world, but I also think it sad that a company like Microsoft, with all its supposed clout, simply knuckles under to the demands of the Chinese goverment and is helping to censor bloggers who use their portal. I mean, can you imagine living in a country where your thoughts are censored to the degree that words like "freedom" are blocked from your blog?
Their copout line is "...Even with the filters, we're helping millions of people communicate, share stories, share photographs and build relationships. For us, that is the key point here," he said...." Oh yeah, and just as a little extra bonus, making tons of money off an oppressed population. I'm glad I don't own any Microsoft stock right now.
Miulang
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