Comments on: A Beautiful Young Princess on Banking and the Financial Crisis http://themoderatevoice.com/26962/a-beautiful-young-princess-on-banking-and-the-financial-crisis/ An Internet hub with domestic and international news, analysis, original reporting, and popular features from the left, center, indies, centrists, moderates, and right Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:47:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 By: D. E.Rodriguez http://themoderatevoice.com/26962/a-beautiful-young-princess-on-banking-and-the-financial-crisis/comment-page-1/#comment-175476 D. E.Rodriguez Sat, 07 Mar 2009 00:55:06 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/26962/a-beautiful-young-princess-on-banking-and-the-financial-crisis/#comment-175476 Thanks for your comments. HemmD.<br><br>I wasn't familiar with the term "social banking". Sounds like a good idea to me. I'd like to find one here in the U.S, Thanks for your comments. HemmD.

I wasn't familiar with the term “social banking”. Sounds like a good idea to me. I'd like to find one here in the U.S,

]]> By: HemmD http://themoderatevoice.com/26962/a-beautiful-young-princess-on-banking-and-the-financial-crisis/comment-page-1/#comment-175455 HemmD Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:21:46 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/26962/a-beautiful-young-princess-on-banking-and-the-financial-crisis/#comment-175455 I've always believed American corporations when they've said that their only purpose is to maximize profits for the share holders. They clearly feel they have no moral imperatives built into their business philosophy. I believe the "light touch" of regulation mentioned above is not enough. Corporations have legal standing in our justice system, but they lack any sense of responsibility toward their customers. Humans, sole proprietors if you will, bring a moral compass to business transactions. <br>When Sam Walton WAS Walmart, concern for employees and community service was built into the company's business plan. With his death came the change to the megalith that we all see today. <br>Banks are just another example of corporations maximizing profits above all else. Federal regulations must be applied to keep the unbridled avarice in check.<br>Social banking seems to incorporate the characteristics of an individual with a strong moral compass.<br>Interesting article. I've always believed American corporations when they've said that their only purpose is to maximize profits for the share holders. They clearly feel they have no moral imperatives built into their business philosophy. I believe the “light touch” of regulation mentioned above is not enough. Corporations have legal standing in our justice system, but they lack any sense of responsibility toward their customers. Humans, sole proprietors if you will, bring a moral compass to business transactions.
When Sam Walton WAS Walmart, concern for employees and community service was built into the company's business plan. With his death came the change to the megalith that we all see today.
Banks are just another example of corporations maximizing profits above all else. Federal regulations must be applied to keep the unbridled avarice in check.
Social banking seems to incorporate the characteristics of an individual with a strong moral compass.
Interesting article.

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