On Fri, 03 Dec 2004 03:47:38 GMT, m II
wrote:

Judging by the complete irresponsibility of this corporation, I
wouldn't be surprised


http://www.corpwatch.org/article.php?id=11660


25 thousand TONS of poison abandoned by DOW CHEMICAL

Is this a normal American business practice?

This is normal business practice regardless of the nation the business
is located in. Dow probably acquired Union Carbide based on a much
lower estimate of their liability in Bhopal and wish to trim what
liability they do have. The number 1 goal of a corporation is making
the business profitable thus keeping the shareholders happy.

Dow is certainly not a saint amongst corporations, however if you want
to see real corporate irresponsibility look to India and the companies
that bust up old ships. Incredibly poor environmental record, all the
toxics end up on the beach and there is essentially no regard
whatsoever for employee safety. Why are they in business? Because
all the nations who do have environmental and employee safety
regulations and corporations that claim they are responsible corporate
citizens can't financially compete - or perform this work on their own
soil/beaches.

Next question?