It’s not limited to government contractors. They push it into anything they think they can get away with it, and into things they know they can’t just for show. For example, in Dickinson, Texas, hurricane victims were required to sign a pledge that they wouldn’t boycott Israel in order to receive funds. Companies also face retaliatory legal action if they make moves in that direction, like how AirBNB had to reverse it’s decision to shut down operations in the illegal settlements.
The idea of “it’s fine because you can do it anyway, just don’t say that you are” is still a problem. Boycotts should not have to operate on “don’t ask, don’t tell.” Like, you’re “allowed” to participate in a boycott in the same way gay people in the 50’s were “allowed” to be gay.
Regardless, as I said, there is legal precedent to ban Tesla boycotts in the same way, such a ban would obviously be unenforceable on the general population, but for example if you’re a teacher, they could make you sign a contract saying you won’t boycott Tesla and you could be fired if you post otherwise on social media.
It’s not limited to government contractors. They push it into anything they think they can get away with it, and into things they know they can’t just for show. For example, in Dickinson, Texas, hurricane victims were required to sign a pledge that they wouldn’t boycott Israel in order to receive funds. Companies also face retaliatory legal action if they make moves in that direction, like how AirBNB had to reverse it’s decision to shut down operations in the illegal settlements.
The idea of “it’s fine because you can do it anyway, just don’t say that you are” is still a problem. Boycotts should not have to operate on “don’t ask, don’t tell.” Like, you’re “allowed” to participate in a boycott in the same way gay people in the 50’s were “allowed” to be gay.
Regardless, as I said, there is legal precedent to ban Tesla boycotts in the same way, such a ban would obviously be unenforceable on the general population, but for example if you’re a teacher, they could make you sign a contract saying you won’t boycott Tesla and you could be fired if you post otherwise on social media.