Corporate practices as root causes of terrorism

Terrorism

Corporations and Terrorism

Yes, corporations can certainly be a root of terrorism. Some, such as those you noted (Gestapo, etc.) are rooted in terrorism and mayhem. Others may be roots because of their actions and lack of interest in the people and countries where they do business. For example, Nike is known for its global operations and sweatshop working conditions for global employees, and has come under fire for these practices. Because they treat these employees poorly just to reduce manufacturing costs, they can be viewed as nothing but a greedy American corporation by many terrorist organizations. In addition, they can breed terrorism in their workers because they treat them so badly. This can breed hostility and even hatred in the workers, who may eventually turn to terrorism to better themselves and "get even" with corporate America.

A also agree that evil can be a root of terrorism, and that some corporations, due to their management and lack of ethics, are certainly evil. An excellent example is Enron, which collapsed as a result of its own internal greed and evil. The corporation was successful globally, and so, when it failed, it touched workers all around the world, leaving them jobless. It is also well documented that many corporations doing business in foreign countries use the business practices of those countries in their overseas dealings. For example, many corporations in Mexico routinely bribe officials and agencies in order to continue doing business in the country. This leads to violence, extortion, and corruption, and those are all forms of terrorism in Mexico.