Re:Amazon HQ2 finalists should refuse tax breaks, say nearly...
by JBlue42 on Wednesday January 31, 2018 @01:38PM
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I think this is a good call. Not to mention public transit and good air connections.
As to your edit, I wonder if this is a Bezos way of not-so-subtly trying to push those type of legislatures to change their tune on that and other issues. Maybe beyond wanting to get a sweet tax break deal, there's a bit of soft power and influence Bezos is trying to bring to bear to tell state legislatures that being adverse to things like people's sexuality, women's health, etc. isn't good for business. Might be reading too much into all that but it's interesting to think about.
As to your edit, I wonder if this is a Bezos way of not-so-subtly trying to push those type of legislatures to change their tune on that and other issues. Maybe beyond wanting to get a sweet tax break deal, there's a bit of soft power and influence Bezos is trying to bring to bear to tell state legislatures that being adverse to things like people's sexuality, women's health, etc. isn't good for business. Might be reading too much into all that but it's interesting to think about.