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Technology makes it possible for us not to have to deal face-to-face with each other, but sometimes that goes too far. Consider that in France last year, more than 70 percent of companies who laid off workers sent the layoff notice by e-mail. The practice was so widespread that French prime minister Lionel Jospin branded it as "inhuman," and in June 2001, the French parliament passed a law making layoff-by-e-mail more difficult.
E-firing has occurred in the United States as well. When the film company Shooting Gallery decided last year to let workers go, they sent this greeting to the affected staffers' inboxes: "We regret to inform you that your employment is terminated effective immediately." (Source: Kristi Essick, "You've Got Severance," The Industry Standard, July 23, 2001.)
That's a far cry from God's vision that includes engagement with others, perhaps even entanglement.
E-firing has occurred in the United States as well. When the film company Shooting Gallery decided last year to let workers go, they sent this greeting to the affected staffers' inboxes: "We regret to inform you that your employment is terminated effective immediately." (Source: Kristi Essick, "You've Got Severance," The Industry Standard, July 23, 2001.)
That's a far cry from God's vision that includes engagement with others, perhaps even entanglement.
