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It's inaccurate in fact but accurate in spirit. Companies like Apple and Nike should not be allowed to outsource human misery, pollution, or anything else that
by raganwald 16y ago
It's inaccurate in fact but accurate in spirit. Companies like Apple and Nike should not be allowed to outsource human misery, pollution, or anything else that is reprehensible.
Apple have been bragging about how green their products are, so clearly they are not above taking credit for things done by their subcontractors in their name. So it's fair to bring their name into it when asking questions about working conditions.
That being said, it's also fair to ask HP, Dell, or anyone else who employs Foxconn the exact same questions.
- pyre 16y ago> That being said, it's also fair to ask HP, Dell, or anyone else who employs Foxconn the exact same questions. I think that this is the point. Pointing only at Apple in this case reeks of the 'Micro$oft'-type anti-fanboyism of recent years.
- wisty 16y agoIronically, Nike is now quite highly regarded for their current work conditions. They had a massive cleanup about 10 years ago. But the stain remains ... Moral - don't underestimate how long people will hate your guts for mistreating workers.