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Originally Posted by Slava
I don't agree with you whatsoever. I have my own business and while it has absolutely nothing to do with building and development, I can totally see the developers point of view here. Its not that I agree with them, so let me make that clear, but I see why they feel the need to ask their employees to consider certain candidates.
I'm in securities. If one party (because its not a municipal matter) were to take a position that I thought would hurt my business I would not only vote against them, but explain to employees why they should as well. Is that lobbying? Sure. But anyone in a similar position would do the same. My employees are free to do what they like, but of course I'm going to suggest the candidates who are best for me and my business. There is nothing wrong with that.
I also own a house in the suburbs. Can you explain how I should feel the need to "lube up"? I'm not following that part of your argument here.
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The situation is complicated somewhat by the imbalance in the employer-employee relationship though. Voting is anonymous however, but employees might feel pressure not to participate in other, more visible, democratic exercises (lawn signs, etc.).