Here are the Companies Threatening to Leave Georgia Over Its New Abortion Law
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Walt Disney, Netflix, NBC Universal, Viacom, Warner Media and their many subsidiaries will all walk away from Georgia.
They will stop filming movies in Georgia.
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.North Carolina adjusted the bathroom bill after the NBA boycotted the state...they lost over $38 million dollars and a potential overall loss of nearly $100 millions...
I have mixed feelings about any organization having that much influence on state politics...on the other hand, I like the results...but, what if the shoe was on the other foot?
I just hope the law never goes into effect because of the legal challenges it will face...
thinktwice
Level 8
May 31, 2019
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But do you want big business to become that major influence on all political decisions? or maybe just those decisions where you agree with them - or they agree with you - public facing corporations have to follow public opinion, but always work in their own commercial interest
ShadowAmicus
Level 8
May 31, 2019
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I am more concerned, well enraged by the bribes from big businesses, that makes politicians beholden to sign or not sign for the things that help Americans,like health care, education, bank regulations, etc. I think that in general local governments do pander to businesses and should if bring good paying jobs to their constituants.
@gigihein It is a dilemma..... you are happy for government to do deals that lead to more jobs for the area - but business is rarely altruistic, and will always want 'favours' in return for what they give a
You and the rest of the public may not like what they want, but politicians accepting donations / gifts have given business power and influence over decisions
and it's a good thing with the solstice coming and all.
That is such punishment for the people that rely on that income. Why should the workers have to pay for the government's mistakes?
azzow2
Level 9
May 31, 2019
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Because that is the way of things
Consider: US sanctions or tarrifs hurt the people far more than the nations.
I understand and appreciate your concern for jobs and I care about jobs too but, Ah... didn't the people of Georgia vote for them?
@scout123456 That is a difficult answer. The law could have been in the works for many years and some up and coming politician could have pushed it into a law. They do this type of thing because they have the faith that it is what the majority of the voting populations wants in hopes of getting reelected.
constituents. the state cares about the big taxes they would miss out. and the choice wouldnt get the politicians making these anti abortion laws wouldnt be voted for if they are put at risk of doing their jobs. Many employees leave states when at last their high paying jobs move.
It's bussiness..If they leave is because profits are not as good as expected and abortion/politics is just the perfect excuse. Time will tell but as of right now, sounds to me like all celebrities threatening to leave the country if 45 would win. Newsflash, 45 won and best to my knowledge, no one has left yet.
IamNobody
Level 8
May 31, 2019
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BS!
Transition1
Level 7
May 31, 2019
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What are you calling "bullshit"?
@LiterateHiker Nothing personal,but I don’t trust that any company will abandon cheap labor and convince of the ‘made in USA ‘ sticker...don’t trust huff post either... just my viewpoint 
If Georgia was more open minded about abortion, these companies wouldn't be leaving the state. Choosing to have a child or not is the womans choice. She shouldn't punished for someone elses mistake like rape for example. The planet is over populated as it is.
freedom41
Level 9
May 31, 2019
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I live in Georgia. Tho the 2 billion dollar loss per year will hurt
I support these companies
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Katsarecool
Level 7
May 31, 2019
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Think the ones voteing for these laws will ever get voted out.??
I certainly hope so!
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