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> countries and municipalities are in competition with each other over attracting business What's the point in attracting a business that doesn't pay any tax..
by tomxor 5y ago
> countries and municipalities are in competition with each other over attracting business
What's the point in attracting a business that doesn't pay any tax... further, I (and many others) would argue Apple has a far less positive impact on it's users than it used to, it has turned into more of a money extracting machine and vehicle for consumption.
In other words, if not having a quasi-monopoly operate in your country is a net positive for society, then who cares if they threaten to leave.
- bilbo0s 5y agoThen let Apple leave the UK. The UK should be better off. Both sides are happy.
- vmception 5y agoJobs? Whether from the company directly or third parties Such as the market for accessories creation and trading All helps GDP and the local economy
- esperent 5y agoJob creation is not a good enough reason to let a mega corporation threaten the rule of law in your country.
- vmception 5y agoI agree and the immediately following politician will run on a jobs platform and invite the corporation back I like being on the corporate side of the game right now