Should all big supermarkets, such as; Wallmart and Asda give a share of their profits to charity?

by PolarFloyd Posted 2012/08/03 04:35:15

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Sofahead 2012/08/03 23:27:59

No

Strictly their option but if they choose to so it could generate public good will and possible sales.

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tooner259 2012/08/03 15:42:56

No

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It should be a choice,not forced,like extorsion,or another tax.

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Anonymouse BN-0 ~bibbityboo~ 2012/08/03 11:06:32

No

They should reduce their profits, pay farmers a fair wage and make products cheaper for the rest of us. Of course, that's not going to happen, so we should go back to using small businesses and markets rather than supermarkets...

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i00wattz 2012/08/03 09:03:34

No

no one should be MADE to give their profits away. most corporations have charities in place voluntarily.

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Transquesta 2012/08/03 06:44:02

Yes

Should they and other corps be encouraged to do so, yes. Should they be forced to do so, no.

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JenSemPa 2012/08/03 05:18:49

Yes

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It depends on what you mean by "should."

If you mean that there's an unwritten ethical or moral responsibility there, then yes, they should. As we all should.

But if you mean that it should be required of them by the government, no way. The government has no right to tell you what to do with your money after it shakes you down for taxes.

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PolarFloyd to JenSemPa 2012/08/03 05:20:56

First one. Not a governing compulsory law. Just, 'shoud' meaning, it being the correct, morale obligation.

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Speedy 2012/08/03 05:05:46 (edited)

Yes

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I think yes, but it depends on them, you can't force them to do so.

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ahhaterry 2012/08/03 04:39:09

No

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If they feel like it cool. These corporations are generally very approachable w/ ideas pertaining to community support. Arm twisting and force are naughty and generally amount to extortion.

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Jester ... to ahhaterry 2012/08/03 04:44:21

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Indeed. Most large corporations do get involved in charity and community outreach. For one, its a great way to establish a PR presence. For two, it has tax incentives in many cases.

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ahhaterry to Jester ... 2012/08/03 04:48:52

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yep. I know it's cliche, but, it really is win-win. I totally agree w/ you.

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Jester M.S. 2012/08/03 04:38:50

No

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Only If they choose to, as nobody should be forced to give charity. Large companies like that already pay more taxes than the GDP of some developing nations.

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Hi. How are you? :D 2012/08/03 04:37:22

Yes

I think it would help, and they wouldn't have to fork over their all of their cash.

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sockpuppet 2012/08/03 04:36:07

No

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What kind of "charity" is mandatory?

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