My debate topic is "The actions of corporatios ought to be held to the same moral standards as the actions of individuals". I know what the topic means I just need information that supports the pro and con side of this. Please give me some information that supports this and is against this and give me the sites or sources of your information. Also, if possible please give me the names of other websites and sources where I can retrieve information on this topic.
2007-03-08 00:18:59 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in News & Events ➔ Media & Journalism
Well, you can track down the LEGAL arguments about a corporation having the same RIGHTS as a person. They're actually fairly lame, having been inserted into a decision by some clerk in Los Angeles right near the beginning of the 20th Century. Even so, they may be interesting.
As for arguments on the actual topic, find events where they were debated. For example, lots of CEOs make pro-moral-behavior statements. On the other hand, there also are many arguments against shareholder resolutions promoting morality. Start from some specific issues that wind up in specific shareholder resolutions, or at controversial companies, and bootstrap from there.
Wal-Mart is controversial
Big polluters are controversial
Polaroid used to be controversial because its ID cards were used by repressive governments
Tobacco and alcohol companies are controversial
Food processors are controversial
Ben & Jerry's moralizes
Salesforce.com moralizes
2007-03-08 00:30:54 · answer #1 · answered by Curt Monash 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You'd have more luck posting this under homework help.
Check wikipedia, yahoo, google, etc. Search for the Walmart boycotters. They usually have some great arguements. Also, look at things like Enron, and other high-profile legal cases.
Exactly why did you post this in media and journalism, again?
2007-03-08 11:52:38 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do a Yahoo or google search. You will find all the information that you need. I know that I (and most likely eveyone else here) am not going to do your research for you.
2007-03-08 09:56:49 · answer #3 · answered by catsmeowjrk2000 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Here is a link don't know if it will help or not but good luck in your debate.
2007-03-08 11:36:22 · answer #4 · answered by evildragon1952 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately for you, no one here wants to do all of your hard work for you. Good luck in the debate!
2007-03-08 08:24:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
This is your assignment, not ours; and since you will be the one to reap the benefits of a good debate, you do the leg work.
2007-03-08 08:24:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋