The volcanic imperative is a forceful argument. On this point:
We might blame it on the lack of strong, visionary, statesmanlike leadership. But through the initiative process, we have effectively stripped from our elected officials the ability to lead in any meaningful sense of the word.
I wonder if the attorney has considered asking the people who play the stock exchanges, if they might not ease up a bit easier on Boeing?
After all, if they did not demand such a high rate of return. If they did not ask for a quick profit from a long term business, then Bowing would not need to find so many ways to save money, to keep it's figures looking good.
In the recent thread about 7E7 being manufactured around the world and only assembled in the USA, it comes down to the same thing. If they move to other locations, they can get funding, rebates and (almost certainly) start new staff on lower priced salaries.
Volcano? Yes.
Money? Certainly.
Nice? No.
Modern Business? Yes.