I don't think you have any interest in discussion. CTO's role is of course not just technology related but he can't just veto the management without reason. The

I don't think you have any interest in discussion. CTO's role is of course not just technology related but he can't just veto the management without reason. There are pros and cons to both side for google, and I will be damned if moral reason was not considered when the decision was made, even when there is no CTO.