> The idea that foreign companies shouldn't submit to the laws, rule and regulations of another country is a retrograde colonial idea that reeks of both racism

> The idea that foreign companies shouldn't submit to the laws, rule and regulations of another country is a retrograde colonial idea that reeks of both racism and greed. More to the point, one cannot dictate the actions of another under pressure. It's one thing to have a theoretical model of what others _should_ do when confronted with aggression. It's quite another to stay on the theoretical course when confronted by state actors backed by guns. Another dimension is those affected by our decisions. One might go down in a blaze of Leeroy Jenkins[1] glory if it's only oneself in the blaze. If ones actions put others in harm's way, things tend to get far more cautious. SUMMARY: it gets hard to be too harsh in these situations. [1] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leeroy_Jenkins https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leeroy_Jenkins