A lack of compassion

When John Browne, former BP chief executive officer, resigned from Goldman's board of directors rece...

When John Browne, former BP chief executive officer, resigned from Goldman's board of directors recently, it was hard to escape the conclusion that Goldman had inadvertently contributed to a nasty episode of homophobia. Goldman was in a difficult position when Browne stepped down as BP chief following revelations he had lied in court documents over his private life. The New York-based investment bank still should have taken the opportunity to make a stand for gay people and equal rights. It can draw no credit from the episode. The hounding of Browne over his sex life is one of the more bi...