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The WBJ Daily Report Flash Poll seeks the votes and viewpoints of Central Massachusetts business leaders each week on a topic of importance. Please take a minute or two to read the question below and the details behind it, then cast your vote and add your opinion. The results will be announced in Thursday's edition of the WBJ Daily Report.
THIS WEEK'S QUESTION:
In the United States, 16.6 percent of corporate board members in the United States are female, putting the U.S. behind Western counterparts, including Norway and France, which double the American rate. New laws in those two countries require corporations to have women in 40 percent or more of their board positions, while other countries including Belgium, Germany and Italy, require a 30-percent threshold.
Should Massachusetts or the U.S. have a law requiring public companies to have a certain percentage of women on their boards?
No. The percentage of female board members is rising quickly enough and will eventually reach an equal balance.
Yes. Progress has been too slow and drastic action is needed.
No. Companies shouldn't be required to have a percentage of any demographic on their boards
Yes. But the law should allow for exceptions and be phased in over a long period of time.

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