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I don't agree with this decision. As an American, I'm not quite sure of the rights of Europeans, but in America, we have the right to petition the government fo
by Simulacra 3y ago
I don't agree with this decision. As an American, I'm not quite sure of the rights of Europeans, but in America, we have the right to petition the government for redress - lobby, in short. It's part of our basic, fundamental rights. Amazon, yes even a corporation, should have the right to petition a governing body.
- defrost 3y agoIt's a two way street: The move comes after Amazon’s repeated refusal to attend hearings in the European Parliament on working conditions in Amazon warehouses. If Facebook et al refused to front a US Government hearing then they also might face consequences.
- Simulacra 3y agoYou're right, they should face consequences, but not the lobbying. They still should have the right to address the government. If they are not showing up for hearings, and that is punishable, then you can punish them with fines. But to block them from, addressing the government entirely is abhorrent to me.
- defrost 3y agoSeems straightforward enough. Front up, answer questions, regain access.