Posted on 04/09/2021 12:14:21 PM PDT by rktman
President and CEO of Levi Strauss & Co. Chip Bergh said Friday on CNN’s “Newsroom” that his company is advocating for so-called gun control because “gun violence is ripping this country apart.”
Bergh said, “I’ve been a CEO now for about ten years. I can tell you that over that 10-year period of time, the role has changed dramatically. You know, the business roundtable, talk about stakeholder management and ensuring that we’re driving value for all stakeholders. I have a large employee base globally. I’ve got communities where we work and serve the communities. So we’ve got a broad range of stakeholders. I really do believe, especially at Levi’s, that I have a platform. We’re committed to making change. This company has been around for 180 years. A big part of the reason I believe we’ve been around for 180 years is we’ve not been afraid to take a position on issues that are really, really important and not been afraid to stick our neck out on these tough issues.”
He continued, “When it comes to gun control, gun violence is ripping this country apart. It’s almost every single day you’re hearing about another incident. So this is important to us as a country. I serve the U.S. Army. We’re not trying to repeal the Second Amendment. We’re just calling for legislation that will make our world a safer place.”
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I am more worried about car violence.
Leftists and good intentions are not dangerous than guns. Period.
No, people like this guy and the Left, in general, are ripping this country apart far more than ‘weapons of war’ BS and ‘gun control’ Nazis’.
Just imagine how dangerous this country would be if ONLY Democrat Party members had guns. . . .
THAT is what they are really after. . . .
Aren’t their jeans made in PRC?
I wish I bought from these WOKE corporations so I could dump them but I already avoid national name brands because they fund the LEFTIST media who want to destroy our republic.
Oh well
Another corporate ninny. 🤡🌎🙄
Me, corona violence. Since it seems more likely one would die of that than being shot. So much money, sew mulch stoopedness.
Most are made in some 3rd world country
You pay over 200 for a pair made in US,if they are, hard to tell
Another Oligarch moron-—Statist! So called “gun violence” is at 1950’s levels-—67% is suicide, 15%-18% is self defense (police, etc) and the balance is drug lords/illegals and gangs in gun ban city-—comparing apples to apples, we’re slightly higher than Europe.
So tell me (referring to this CEO), should such legislation be based on the conduct of the law abiding? I ask this because most other legislation being created and passed seems to be based on the actions or feared actions of the criminals and mentally ill and this is likely why it fails to stop the criminal and tragic misuse of firearms.
Don't need legislation. You need enforcement. The relatives son and daughter in law of the President of the United States violate existing laws with impunity. As do criminals. That's why they're criminals. Arrest them. Sorry, I know you're a San Francisco company, so if defunding the police is the objective then live with the results of your actions.
i am worried about government violence. and the growing corporatist leanings of our representatives. when will the people rise up.
He’s right about one thing for sure. Businesses are no longer about making profits or even products or services. No, it’s all about leftist activism from the top-down now.
I would say that inner city feral blacks are causing too much gun violence.
“...legislation that will make our world a safer place...” Pretty sure his world is fairly safe. Mix with the common folks? Oh please!
You need to shut up and go check on your Chinese made pants.
I wouldn’t wear Levi’s if they were giving them away!! Buckle up boys it’s getting closer to going hot every day now.
There are many of us who served and are serving that disagree with his position.
Having served in the Army doesn’t validate an opinion on this matter.
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