Which is true -- just like the idealistic interpretations here of the reason laws and governments exist -- but neither are really based in reality. Since "just

Which is true -- just like the idealistic interpretations here of the reason laws and governments exist -- but neither are really based in reality. Since "just stop doing business there" often isn't a realistic option for most businesses, big or small, you do what you can to work within the law while attempting to retain what seems to you a reasonable standard of ethics. That's a very gray position, but that's how the world is. When politics and legislation are ideal and unchanging, then you can expect corporations to consistently comply with all laws in all places. Until then, it's unreasonable to make statements like this. It is, of course, your right to do so; just don't make the mistake of believing it reflects how business and government actually work.