The
Volkswagen fraudulent approach to diesel-related emissions is most shocking.
How could such a major corporation, one of the largest and most solid in the
world, believe that cheating would go unnoticed and would bring them additional
market share?
This
is another eye-opener in today´s world. A very damaging one for that matter. The
credibility of this company and all the related makes – VW, Seat, Porsche, Audi
– is seriously affected. They will probably survive the crisis but with
significant losses in terms of future sales and prestige. However, the greatest
damage will be inflicted in all of us that have gradually lost confidence in traditional
politics, then on banking, afterwards on promises of international solidarity, and
now on car manufacturers.
This
is another very heavy blow on trust and values. It is also a deep stain on Germany´s
industrial and business elites.
It
is at the same time, however, a reminder that we live in open societies.
Openness leads to exposure and that´s the most effective way of dealing with
the dishonesty of the powerful people, including those who believe, because they
earn scandalous salaries and benefits, that they are well above the common
mortals we are.
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