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Re:Apple, Google criticised for Saudi Absher app that tracks... by tcgv on Tuesday February 12, 2019 @10:15AM (#19144095)
I was pointing out that the argument of sovereignty is flawed, since companies such as Apple and Google can at any time choose to respectfully withdraw their operations in Saudi Arabia if they feel their products and services are being used to curtail human rights.

Sovereignty in its own right cannot be used to justify complacency.

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Re:Apple, Google criticised for Saudi Absher app that tracks... by lobotryas on Tuesday February 12, 2019 @10:38AM (#19144327)
No, they can’t “just withdraw” without a compelling business reason because their leadership answers to their shareholders.
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Re:Apple, Google criticised for Saudi Absher app that tracks... by LifeLiverTransp on Tuesday February 12, 2019 @11:41AM (#19145031)
Which are partially Saudi. Good thing though there are competitors on the market, who dont give a damn on morals. Good thing those giants interwined buisness and morals, and now can be forced to retreat out of markets.
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