The human cost of the Kindle

Re:The human cost of the Kindle by anonuser123456 on Saturday June 09, 2018 @11:33PM (#17276310)

In India people sell thier children into slavery because they are so destitute. Sweat shops are an alternative that allow them to not have to do so.

In several generations, they may industrialize to the point where they achieve a western standard of living.

Is it ethical to deny them this chance because it makes you feel bad about thier current condition compared to your own?

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Re:The human cost of the Kindle by mwcampbell on Sunday June 10, 2018 @12:25AM (#17276512)

What if we could improve their conditions by being willing to pay more for luxury products like tablets, smart speakers, and higher-end smartphones?

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Re:The human cost of the Kindle by adamsea on Sunday June 10, 2018 @11:22AM (#17278512)

Wouldn’t advocating for human rights then also be part of this progression you describe?

Sell child -> Work in sweatshop -> Gain basic labor right of 8-hour -> etc ...

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