Comments on: Sanofi-Aventis Sales Rep Sues Over Anti-Semitism

By: Justice in MI

Justice in MI — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:12:01 +0000

I know nothing about this particular case. But there is at least “irony” in the fact that the Aventis side of Sanofi-Aventis used to be the German firm, Hoechst - which, along with Bayer and BASF - participated actively in the use and abuse of slave labor at Auschwitz. (Victims were of many backgrounds and nationalities.) The three companies were the core of I.G. Farben.

Re; this case, that could be used as prejudicial background in any direction.

By: Paul G

Paul G — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:07:48 +0000

This is prevalent in the industry. Lots of “old world” German and Swiss companies. Not saying that everyone in those companies has these tendencies, but they are generally non-diverse, not only racially and faith-wise, but also gender.

May be worth doing some investigative reporting.

By: Troubled

Troubled — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:15:36 +0000

I don’t doubt it. Wouldn’t be the first time bias reared its ugly head.