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To boycott or not: continuing the conversation

Posted by: JoanEisenstodt in Voting, Vote, Social Responsibility, Social Justice, Service, Martin Luther King Jr., LGBT, Keith Olbermann, Industry and Elections, Human rights and tourism, Gay marriage, ERA, Employment, Diversity and Inclusion, Boycotts on Nov 14, 2008

 Boycotts can work; they can also hurt the people in service jobs who will suffer if there is less or no business. If an organization, company, or individual determines to boycott a company, city, state, or other entity, it should be undertaken with care and consideration after research is done.

The boycotts that began the US civil rights era in the 1950s were tremendously effective.  (The late)

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It's generational

Posted by: JoanEisenstodt in WorkLife, Social Responsibility, Politics, Keith Olbermann, Industry and Elections, Generations, E.J. Dionne on Jul 25, 2008

 

E.J. Dionne, a columnist in the Washington Post (and often a commentator on MSNBC's "Countdown" with Keith Olbermann [who I confess I think is the sexiest man alive] wrote in the Friday, 25 July Washington Post about how the "youth vote" may make a huge difference in this year's US elections. 

As I read this, I was heartened that it was so, mainly because I want more people involved in the

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Politics .. there I've said it!

Posted by: JoanEisenstodt in Taxes, Marriott, Industry and Elections, Immigration, Conventions on Mar 22, 2008

It's been said that one should never discuss politics and religion in 'polite company' - but how can that be when both play such a huge role in our lives - personal and professional?

There are few elections - local or national, in all countries - that do not impact our industry.  Tax initiatives are found on so many ballots.  Individuals elected may be pro-tourism and may also pass laws (like the Visa restrictions in the US) that curtail who can enter a country and when and why.

In the current debates in the United States which will lead to national and local elections 4 November 2008, the economy is much discussed as is immigration.  [Have you registered to vote?  If not do so .. now!]

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