> So if google came out against slavery or child molestation that would be a bad thing? I didn't make the previous statement but I don't think that is what was

> So if google came out against slavery or child molestation that would be a bad thing? I didn't make the previous statement but I don't think that is what was meant. The point is that shareholder laws state that the purpose of the company is to make money for all shareholders, not to push a social agenda. A company can take a stand on issues but when profit and social issues collide the company is bound to follow profit.