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Most Americans think businesses should avoid taking a public stance on political issues, but one party is far more likely to want public statements on current events, according to a poll released Tuesday.believed companies"should take a public stance on current events," while just 18% of Republicans and 40% of independents agreed.be taking a public stance on political and social issues, with 52% saying no and 48% saying yes.
When broken down by age, younger Americans were more likely to support companies taking stances on issues, with 59% of those between the ages of 18-29 believing they should. A new Gallup poll found a sharp divide by political party on whether companies should take stances on social issues. A majority of those between the ages of 30-44 also believed they should , but 41% of those between the ages of 45-59 believed so, along with 43% of those aged 60 and older,
If companies were wise, they would stick to promoting the benefits of their products. Championing social issues will bite them in the butt for the long run.
Businesses just need to mind their own business. Businesses should not represent political opinions, only individuals should. Employees all have their own opinions and politics should not interfere with employment or forced standings on issues to keep a job.