You probably would care about how your butcher exerted his political will if he was worth almost a trillion dollars and had entered literally every facet of your life, including selling police surveillance equipment that's installed on your own home.

I think that's a good question.

One reason I might: Amazon has a lot more power and money than the local butcher.

I think this is primarily a response to employee unhappiness about some of these topics. Amazon also uses statements like this and the leadership principles to ensure that the autonomous two-pizza teams make decisions that align with the high-level beliefs of the company. It's going to be easier to push for climate-conscious decisions now that this document has been published.

But you would think twice if they had a nazi flag hanging in the window. Or if the owner refuses to cut meat for a gay wedding and everyone in town is watching who enters.

You should care if what they are doing is against your belief system. There is a domain register that doesn't allow employees to smoke at work or home. I decided to pull my business because I don't want to support that type of company. Maybe amazon doesn't align with your views.

What are your butcher's political beliefs about food safety laws?

I care whether or not the meat is halal, which is a political (in some countries it is regulated by the government) as well as a religious view.