Observer Forum: Letters to the editor 04.10.16

No denying HB2 will be job killer for N.C.

Losing PayPal and immediate expressions of disapproval from other major corporations demonstrate that N.C. Republicans have taken a wrecking ball to economic development and prosperity in the name of bathroom privacy.

CEOs now believe the state’s position on inclusiveness will jeopardize employee recruitment and development.

This law also bans local governments from setting a minimum wage for private employers.

Ironically, the reason given for the wage provision is that it kills jobs. What are they thinking?

PayPal CEO chose a PR stunt to bully N.C.

If PayPal truly wanted to demonstrate leadership, CEO Dan Schulman should have continued the Charlotte project and become engaged as a corporate citizen.

Instead, PayPal’s attempt to bully North Carolina amounts to little more than a hypocritical PR stunt and sets a horrible example for how to resolve differences.

Our country is in a very sad state when corporate America, the media, and certain politicians yield their better judgment to the incessant demands of a radical few who advocate misguided policies but win because they yell louder than others.

PayPal CEO put values over profit

I applaud PayPal for aligning its actions with its values.

Discrimination – against any human being or group – is wrong, plain and simple.

It’s refreshing and encouraging to see a CEO put his values ahead of financial gain and stand up for the principle of equality and justice for all.

Thank you Dan Schulman, and shame on North Carolina yet again.

Principles matter, no compromise on HB2

The Observer headline said “On HB2, is there any way to find a compromise?” (April 8).

If one has principles, there is no compromise.

Let common sense prevail in Carver case

Elizabeth Leland’s series of articles on Mark Carver’s arrest and imprisonment was well written and well researched. (“Death by the River,” April 3-8)

Talk about a rush to judgment on the part of the prosecution and lack of defense for the man, this is a case in point.

I am glad that his case is being looked into, and can only hope that common sense will prevail.

$15 wage will not cause loss of jobs

Right now, the unemployment rate there is 4.4 percent. Business in Seattle is thriving.

Historically, raising the minimum wage has not caused a loss of jobs. Higher wages make for a stronger economy; look up the history.

Defiance will come back to bite Apple

Now that the FBI has penetrated the terrorist’s iPhone by cracking its security shield, I wonder if Apple now wishes it had done it itself, as originally requested.

By stonewalling, Apple brought on the efforts of thousands of code breakers and now it is left on the sidelines hoping the successful technique will remain a secret.

For a company that was defiant and devoted to controlling its product despite a court order, the path Apple chose yielded a total loss of control.

Another CLT practice that needs to end

What I do mind, though, is the attendee handing me a paper towel using the same gloved hand he just used to clean the urinal.

Please end that practice, CLT.

This story was originally published April 9, 2016 at 1:30 PM with the headline "Observer Forum: Letters to the editor 04.10.16."