Corporate America's gun control silence is jarring given the recent mass school shooting in Nashville.
For years, large corporations have used their influence to push for gun control legislation, but recently they've been noticeably quiet on the issue. In 2019 and again this past summer nearly 150 major companies called gun violence a “public health crisis” and demanded that the US Senate pass legislation to address it.
However, in the wake of the latest mass school shooting, there's been an eerie silence from corporate America. The power of large corporations as political advocates has grown significantly over time, with many relying on them to speak out on key issues like gun control.
But according to Yale professor Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, a vocal advocate for corporate social responsibility, top executives are feeling frustrated and underappreciated. They've taken a strong stance on the issue of gun control in the past but feel that others need to join them now.
Sonnenfeld believes that corporate America's silence is not because they're not taking action, but rather because they're waiting for civil society to catch up with them. CEOs like Tesla's Tom Zhu may claim that as long as you offer a product at an affordable price, demand will follow, but the numbers tell a different story.
In fact, Tesla recently reported modest sales growth in the first quarter despite a series of price cuts on its lower-priced vehicles. This suggests that talk of strong demand from top executives like Elon Musk may not be backed up by reality.
Sonnenfeld's frustration reflects a broader sentiment among corporate leaders who are tired of carrying the torch for social change on their own. They're waiting for civil society to join them, but without more backing, they don't know what else they can do.
The nation's CEOs are waiting for everybody else to join them, and it's time for other groups to step up and take action on gun control and other key issues. Without social capital to back them up, corporate America's efforts won't be enough to bring about lasting change.
For years, large corporations have used their influence to push for gun control legislation, but recently they've been noticeably quiet on the issue. In 2019 and again this past summer nearly 150 major companies called gun violence a “public health crisis” and demanded that the US Senate pass legislation to address it.
However, in the wake of the latest mass school shooting, there's been an eerie silence from corporate America. The power of large corporations as political advocates has grown significantly over time, with many relying on them to speak out on key issues like gun control.
But according to Yale professor Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, a vocal advocate for corporate social responsibility, top executives are feeling frustrated and underappreciated. They've taken a strong stance on the issue of gun control in the past but feel that others need to join them now.
Sonnenfeld believes that corporate America's silence is not because they're not taking action, but rather because they're waiting for civil society to catch up with them. CEOs like Tesla's Tom Zhu may claim that as long as you offer a product at an affordable price, demand will follow, but the numbers tell a different story.
In fact, Tesla recently reported modest sales growth in the first quarter despite a series of price cuts on its lower-priced vehicles. This suggests that talk of strong demand from top executives like Elon Musk may not be backed up by reality.
Sonnenfeld's frustration reflects a broader sentiment among corporate leaders who are tired of carrying the torch for social change on their own. They're waiting for civil society to join them, but without more backing, they don't know what else they can do.
The nation's CEOs are waiting for everybody else to join them, and it's time for other groups to step up and take action on gun control and other key issues. Without social capital to back them up, corporate America's efforts won't be enough to bring about lasting change.
I mean, can't corporations just speak up when they're not getting any love? Like, isn't it their job as major players in the economy to influence policy and stuff? It seems like they're all waiting for someone else to do the heavy lifting on gun control, but what if no one else is ready or able to lead on this issue? Shouldn't corporations just take charge and start making some noise? I'm not saying it's gonna be easy, but I think it's time for them to stop waiting around and start taking action. 
Corporate America's silence on gun control is super weird 
. They've been all for it in the past 
but now they're just... quiet 
and underappreciated 
. Yale prof Jeffrey Sonnenfeld says they're waiting for civil society to catch up 
. CEOs like Tom Zhu at Tesla are saying "hey, people will buy our products if we just make them affordable" 
but the numbers don't lie 
. Like, Tesla had modest sales growth despite price cuts 
. So yeah, let's get everybody else on board with gun control 
. It can't just be corporate America making a difference 
.
. The numbers don't lie - if you're talking the talk but not walking the walk, then what's the point? 
It's time to get everybody else involved and make some real noise about this issue!
. i mean, i get that they're frustrated and all, but can't they just speak up already? it's not like they're waiting for someone else to do it, like, they're the ones with the money and resources to make a difference 
, especially after Nashville. It feels like they're just talking the talk and not walking the walk 
. I know CEOs like Elon Musk have been saying demand will follow affordable prices 
. The thing is, big corps are powerful, and their influence can be game-changing 
, but right now they're relying on civil society to step up and join the conversation 
. Without that support, corporate America's efforts just won't cut it 
. It's like they think someone else is gonna step up and save the day 
. Meanwhile, CEOs are getting frustrated because no one's backing them up on this one 
. But corporate America needs to bring some actual weight to the table if they wanna make any real change 
. Until then, we're stuck with all the noise from these powerful folks just... talking 
.
. We need to keep pushing them and holding them accountable until they actually start doing some meaningful action 
They need to be part of the solution, not just sitting back and waiting for everyone else to catch up with them... I get that being a vocal advocate can be tough, but what about using their influence and resources to make a real difference? It's like, if you're gonna make a noise, then follow through with some action 
. It feels like they're just waiting for others to pick up the torch and demand real change 
. Anything less won't bring about lasting reform 
.
. It's not that they're taking action, just waiting for civil society to step up their game 
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