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Yeah absolutely. I'm guessing that "Oppose Trump" isn't in the memorandum of association though. I'm putting myself into the shoes of a large investor who isn't

• grzm 10y ago
  I don't think it's fair to describe Lyft's donation and letter as broadly as "Oppose Trump". The letter clearly addresses "Trump closed the country’s borders to refugees, immigrants, and even documented residents from around the world based on their country of origin.… We stand firmly against these actions". I agree I don't know what's in the memorandum of association. It likely doesn't specifically mention immigration issues, either. It may include language concerning ethics and human rights, which Lyft could choose to interpret as including this action. I think reasonable people can disagree on this. I recognize that now includes two hypotheticals, so I'll stop there as ignorant speculation degenerates quickly.
  • anjc 10y ago
    Yeah I'm only speculating too, so I'll stop also. My main issue was just with a poster saying that they had an obligation to give this donation. It's really only an obligation to fund social issues if that's what their company was, effectively, somewhat set up to do. There's every chance that this haphazard donation could blow back in their face, in which case someone will be in a spot of bother.