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This is how Uber is manipulating americans. They sent an emergency message to everyone in the city, telling them to protest. The tax is $1 to improve public transit (cdn.bsky.app)
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[–] 12 points 1 year ago (2 children)

But isn't trying to influence public policy illegal?

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  • [–] 9 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    I don't think so.

    When my city had a soda tax, every fucking store put a sign out calling it a war on poor people tax. But it was a $0.10 increase on sugary drinks to add to the educational budget.

    Or maybe it is illegal but I live in a shit hole country.

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  • [–] 6 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    In what country? It's pretty normal to see companies lobbying for policy here, or urging people to sign petitions.

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