> I disagree, ultimately, we the consumers are at fault. Nope. This is a lie fabricated by big corporations so that they don't seem responsible. People have l

> I disagree, ultimately, we the consumers are at fault. Nope. This is a lie fabricated by big corporations so that they don't seem responsible. People have limited money and time. Just because you buy a more expensive product does not mean it is produced more ethically. If two companies are selling their product for the same price then the one using non ethical behavior to lower production cost will still make more profit. It has a competitive advantage and will take over the market. Increasing the base price because you as a consumer are willing to pay more does not help the situation. Some companies advertise with certain labels that imply that they are more ethical. One example of this is called green washing. Most of the time it is an advertisement stunt and does not improve the situation. The research necessary to ensure the product you buy is ethically produced is way above the scope for an average consumer having a job and other obligations to do. > We won't vote for politicians that make everybody's life better Lobbyists have way more power over politicians than the common man trying to vote for the smaller evil. Only if they are organized do they have a voice. For this they need to first understand that blaming consumers is a lie and that the industry needs to be regulated.