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Originally Posted by Street Pharmacist
We are making them threaten mass suicide because of what they say by your own admission are deplorable working conditions, but because they have ruining water now that is ok? Not a compelling argument. Would a balanced view support your assertion that they enjoy it there?
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I really do try not to be overly condescending around here but stuff like this makes that challenging.
I made none of the claims or assertions that you're trying to debate here.
To rephrase:
Most journalists write these articles to vilify Apple (or Sony/Dell/HP/etc).
Foxconn workers live in conditions we'd consider deplorable.
Most of rural and lower-class China live in conditions we'd consider deplorable.
I've witnessed but not experienced either living condition, and thus do not pretend to know which is preferable.
To add:
A "suicide strike" sends one message: "I'd rather die than continue working in these conditions,
and I'd rather die than quit working here." Take a moment to consider the sequence of circumstances that would push one to take that stance. What makes death preferable to resignation for these people?