The CEO of our company: a message regarding the most recent U.S. immigration news
Last night, our CEO sent a letter to the team regarding an executive order issued in the U.S. -- where HQ is located -- which affects immigration policies. We'd like to pass along his note to the rest of our group of employees.
This weekend we saw the confusion of court orders as well as ordinary U.S. residents being detained at airports in the as a result of a Friday afternoon executive decision. The order may not directly affect our employees, we are a business that has many immigrants and children of immigrants as well as a wide range of religious beliefs. We are deeply troubled by potential consequences for our family members, friends along with our colleagues as well as our local community.
We are aware and understand that our government needs to make difficult decision-making in the best interest of America's national security, but we believe it is critical that this White House considers the specifics, the context, and how it will be interpreted by any approach that can undermine the freedom and equality that we love about our country.
We at Podolski appreciate the value of storytelling. It is amazing how even the smallest elements and emphases can impart emotional messages. The executive order enacted on Friday came from the campaign pledge to bar all religions from entering our country. It was immediately followed with a tweet from the President expressing concern over one particular religion in an area of war that has produced thousands of refugees from many religious beliefs. It's a troubling story -- not one solving the issue of security inequities, but rather encouraging a belief in religious superiority. The story concerns us as Americans and human beings.
At , we'll do everything in our power to uphold our beliefs in the equality of our workers, safeguard them, and stand up for our worldwide community of creators. We hope and pray that the president considers changing this narrative in a way that reflects the principles which have helped make our nation a refuge and beacon for liberty around the globe.
- Joey Levin
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