At 11:32 AM 21/08/2013, David Boxall wrote: >On 21/08/2013 1:42 AM, [email protected] wrote: > > Firm accused of uploading porn, shaking down people who download it > > ... > >An acquaintance once commented that business is crime by other means. At >the time, I dismissed that generalisation as far too broad. > >I have to admit though, that the behaviour of people in business often >bears out the generalisation. So often that I find my stance difficult >to maintain.
I know what you mean, David, but it's a bit harsh. Anecdotes about criminals and unethical bastard examples shouldn't transfer to everyone in business. Stereotypes are dangerous no matter where they are applied. Heck, there are even some smart and well-meaning politicians! ;-) Jan Melbourne, Victoria, Australia [email protected] blog: http://janwhitaker.com/jansblog/ business: http://www.janwhitaker.com Our truest response to the irrationality of the world is to paint or sing or write, for only in such response do we find truth. ~Madeline L'Engle, writer _ __________________ _ _______________________________________________ Link mailing list [email protected] http://mailman.anu.edu.au/mailman/listinfo/link
