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Like you, I don't agree with Pieter Thiel on a lot of issues including his support for Trump. But when you work with him as an entrepreneur, how do his politica

by anondon 10y ago

Like you, I don't agree with Pieter Thiel on a lot of issues including his support for Trump. But when you work with him as an entrepreneur, how do his political beliefs, his position on science vs industry matter? If his positions on certain topics go against yours and affects your startup negatively, then it makes sense to not work with him. But deciding not to work with him only because of his opinions does not make sense to me, though it is still your choice. And asking other people not to associate or work with Pieter because you don't agree with him is unreasonable. It's everyone's individual choice.

thesimpsons1022 10y ago
it affects you morally. one could say the same about a pedophile or rapist or racist. let's say someone was all 3 of those but you knew it wouldn't affect the business you do with them. would you do it? this isn't to equate them but it is to see if you argument holds up in an edge case. I don't want to associate with, or have someone benefit from my labor, or even profit from their insights if I have such moral disagreements. but some people don't care about morals at all and only care about profit so to them it may not matter.
- anondon 10y ago
  > one could say the same about a pedophile or rapist or racist. People who indulge in such activities are clearly breaking the law and should be reported. Pieter supporting Trump is legal! > I don't want to associate with, or have someone benefit from my labor, or even profit from their insights if I have such moral disagreements. So you don't want to associate with half the country? It's your choice, but do you see the importance of letting people have different opinions (as long as they are legally acceptable) and agree to disagree?
  - thesimpsons1022 10y ago
    half the country? first it's only expected voters which is like 40 pct of america. then only around 30 pct of those support trump. so yes i'm fine not associating with 12 pct of people.
    - flukus 10y ago
      That's voters. Trump supporters are presumably much higher.

by anondon 10y ago

thesimpsons1022 10y ago

it affects you morally. one could say the same about a pedophile or rapist or racist. let's say someone was all 3 of those but you knew it wouldn't affect the business you do with them. would you do it? this isn't to equate them but it is to see if you argument holds up in an edge case. I don't want to associate with, or have someone benefit from my labor, or even profit from their insights if I have such moral disagreements. but some people don't care about morals at all and only care about profit so to them it may not matter.

anondon 10y ago
> one could say the same about a pedophile or rapist or racist. People who indulge in such activities are clearly breaking the law and should be reported. Pieter supporting Trump is legal! > I don't want to associate with, or have someone benefit from my labor, or even profit from their insights if I have such moral disagreements. So you don't want to associate with half the country? It's your choice, but do you see the importance of letting people have different opinions (as long as they are legally acceptable) and agree to disagree?
- thesimpsons1022 10y ago
  half the country? first it's only expected voters which is like 40 pct of america. then only around 30 pct of those support trump. so yes i'm fine not associating with 12 pct of people.
  - flukus 10y ago
    That's voters. Trump supporters are presumably much higher.