Wisconsin LNP members John Florshiem and Sachin Shivaram recently released an op-ed urging business leaders to take action and protect American democracy. Florshiem is the president of Weyco Group and Shivaram is CEO of Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry. Below are highlights from the article.
After the January 6, insurrection, businesses across the country overwhelmingly spoke out against the events, including implementing policies to prohibit providing funding election objectors.
These actions played an important role in ensuring a peaceful transition of power.
However, since the insurrection, threats to our democracy have continued. These threats have a direct impact on market stability and economic growth.
Because they have a variety of stakeholders, businesses are put in the difficult position of deciding if and how to act when threats to democracy occur.
Business leaders must use their collective voice to ensure political stability and adherence to the rule of law.
“We also know that the tempation to turn a blind eye — to believe this is not a problem of ours — is strong. But it is wrong.”
Read the full op-ed here.