Company executives exercise wide discretion over the use of corporate assets for charitable purposes. Absent a system of accountability for charitable contributions, executives may use corporate assets for objectives that are not shared by, and may be inimical to, the interests of a company and its shareholders, potentially harming long-term shareholder value. |
Hank Paulson has cast his lot with radical greens and their crusade against the global economy. If he?s not careful, he?s going to match Rachel Carson?s record for spreading death and destruction in the developing world. |
Microsoft has allowed itself to be used by environmental activist groups [that] have failed to convince regulatory authorities that PVC plastics pose any danger to human health. We are not aware of any evidence whatsoever that Microsoft's use of PVC in packaging has harmed anyone. |
The 'global warming' lobby hopes to stop all dissent by shutting out, shouting down and intimidating any opposition. |