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> If people are working at FoxConn voluntarily (i.e, they choose to go to work there because they believe their lives are better that way), who cares? Well I c

> If people are working at FoxConn voluntarily (i.e, they choose to go to work there because they believe their lives are better that way), who cares? Well I care, for one. I think there are probably others who do too. Why can't it be both? Why can't workers at Foxconn choose work there because it's better than the alternative, AND be treated decently and work in decent conditions? I think it's good that some people are concerned about the supply chain for our electronic toys. I've decided that I can live with a slightly older Android rather than upgrade to some new Android phone or the new iPhone... and that's partly motivated by these extra costs attached to the toys.

Domenic_S 15y ago
> Why can't workers at Foxconn choose work there because it's better than the alternative, AND be treated decently and work in decent conditions? Because then the cost of our electronic devices would skyrocket. iPhone 5: $2,500 (with two-year agreement). > I've decided that I can live with a slightly older Android rather than upgrade... That's nice, but it doesn't change who made your old Android.
- spacemanaki 15y ago
  I'm not sure what you're trying to say. The cost would increase, but would it actually be that much? I don't know and I'm not qualified to guess. Should we not be concerned with working conditions just because it would increase the cost of the end products? I'm not trying to make a big statement here about my choice to keep using an older phone. I am of course aware that this choice has no impact on who built it. I don't see what's wrong with reducing consumption a little bit and giving a little thought to these issues. That's all I meant to say with my original comment.