By Yael T. Abouhalkah, Kansas City Star Editorial Page columnist
Missouri Gov. Matt Blunt and others are speaking up against the proposed takeover of Anheuser-Busch by InBev, a Belgian-Brazilian company. But what are the politicians going to do? Give A-B large tax breaks to stay in St. Louis? And will shareholders really turn down a $46 billion bid?
Blunt called Anheuser-Busch "a great corporate citizen and the maker of great products that are enjoyed in Missouri and around the world."
Right, governor, pay no attention to all the drunk-driving accidents that beer contributes to.
Meanwhile, others are opposing the sale because it would involve -- shudder -- foreigners.
So much for free trade and an interconnected world of economic development.
Bottom line: A-B's board of directors could hold out for more money, reject the deal outright or plunge ahead with the sale.
Meanwhile, thousands of people with jobs at Anheuser-Busch will wait to hear who's going to sign their future paychecks.
Believe in Santa Claus? If you sell the factory, in a short time the company will destroyed there will be layoffs. In Brazil, where the fusion of that company started, many factories closed. Dear people of St. Louis, pressure, are smart, think in the long term, do not believe in persuasivespeech. NO SELL!