> But the idea that this has something significantly to do with politics strikes me as a prime example of America's current perilous state of extreme political

> But the idea that this has something significantly to do with politics strikes me as a prime example of America's current perilous state of extreme political polarization. Just about everything in business has to do with politics. It might be more apparent today because the pretense that business != politics has been dropped. But businesses have always taken a strong interest in shaping public policy, just look at the number of business executives have also served as Presidents/Congressman/Cabinet members. And not just because it's good business to shape public policy. These people also take an active interest in shaping the moral fabric of America by enforcing their values through government influence..