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Microsoft's Vic Gundotra Responds To Scoble Post
By Robert Scoble
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Article Date: 2005-04-24
My boss's boss responds to my earlier post about Ballmer's response. Vic Gundotra, my boss's boss ...
... responds to my post this evening.
"I realize that many people, including myself see this as a human rights issue. But you do have to stop and consider the people with the opposing view.
"Should a CEO pick sides on an issue that is so divisive? Does being "inclusive" and "diverse" suddenly stop when it involves views that are different than the ones we hold?"
I believe that a CEO SHOULD take a position on controversial and divisive issues. That's leadership. Here, let's take it back to software. Are you saying that all employees should vote on the feature set of Longhorn?
Our leaders are paid a lot of money to take stances on tough issues.
By the way, I've actually gone and re-read this bill -- it's not pro homosexuality as much as it's anti-discrimination. House Bill 1515 would protect gays and lesbians from discrimination in employment, housing, banking, insurance, and other matters by adding sexual orientation to a state law which already bars discrimination on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, and mental or physical handicap..
But, Vic's right. I need to calm down, look at the facts. It's good to have both sides of the story represented here. Thanks Vic!
About the Author:
Robert Scoble is the founder of the Scobleizer blog. He works as PodTech.net's Vice President of Media Development.
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