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by KangLi 2685 days ago
In addition to all the metrics and crunching of numbers, pride also comes into play. New Yorkers who opposed Amazon did so on another level of basis such as how it is their turf and their city, and not simply for the highest paying to walk in unwelcomed. Amazon attitude of not being willing to discuss with the locals demonstrates a sheer arrogance that derives from corporate capital Godzilla. Both sides had their ego held up high, except that Amazon had it for the wrong reason.