Soul-less organization

When I first took this picture in an anti-G20 demonstration in Melbourne (CBD, Saturday 19 Nov 2006.), I can't fully understand the meaning behind the statement on this poster: "Corporate Terrorist", as from my perspective and experience, the two word was contradictory.

I recently read a book, "Ecology of Commerce" by Paul Hawken (a very inspiring book ... definitely worth a read), there's a passage on pg 118 of that book that strikes me, and I quote:

"According to Russel Mokhiber, author of Corporate, Crime and Violence, corporations kill 28,000 people and seriously injure 130,000 every year by selling dangerous and defective products. On the job, 100,000 employees die annually owing to workplace exposure to toxins and other hazards. It is estimated that up to 1/3 of all cancer deaths are caused by carcinogens encountered at places of employment."

I've also come across an article in National Geographic magazine (January 08 edition) on e-waste (or electronic waste), where it is stated, some of the waste from developed Countries find its way to 3rd World Countries. These waste are highly toxic, contains dioxins, high level of lead and mercury ... all of the deadly organichlorine are in abundance, with minimum or no landfill management at all.

If the aftermath of 9/11 that killed 2,973 people, Bali Bombing (2002) that killed 202 people, Bali Bombing (2005) that killed 20 people and injured 129 people ... are called an act of terrorism, ... then why Corporations are not being held responsible for the death of the greater amount of people due to their own recklessness? Is it because many of them are from the less developed nations, and thus, their death are of no importance ... ?
And not only people who are affected, but also the Natural World ...

I'll definitely going to research on this matter further, i.e. Ecology of Commerce topic, and its relationship with Supply Chain Management as it is part of my interest.