Apple to build first Apple Developer Academy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

So, on the one hand, Tim Cook protests the voting laws in some US states by saying:

“The right to vote is fundamental in a democracy. American history is the story of expanding the right to vote to all citizens, and Black people, in particular, have had to march, struggle and even give their lives for more than a century to defend that right,”

Yet on the other hand he doesn't protest the "voting laws" in Saudi Arabia but instead opens up businesses there where gay people get "fines, public whipping, beatings, vigilante attacks, chemical castrations, prison time up to life, death penalty and torture." (wikipedia)

Let this post prove that I'm not always on Apple's side. I'm on the side of human rights, which is an area where Apple does't shine very much.

22july2013 said:

So, on the one hand, Tim Cook protests the voting laws in some US states by saying:

“The right to vote is fundamental in a democracy. American history is the story of expanding the right to vote to all citizens, and Black people, in particular, have had to march, struggle and even give their lives for more than a century to defend that right,”

Yet on the other hand he doesn't protest the "voting laws" in Saudi Arabia but instead opens up businesses there where gay people get "fines, public whipping, beatings, vigilante attacks, chemical castrations, prison time up to life, death penalty and torture." (wikipedia)

Let this post prove that I'm not always on Apple's side. I'm on the side of human rights, which is an area where Apple does't shine very much.

Well, I suppose Apple could resolutely refuse to engage in any form of business relationship with the Kingdom (including product sales), thereby taking a notionally principled yet ineffectual stance.

Or Apple could actively promote the skills of young Saudi women and enable them to gain some semblance of financial independence from their male dominated households.  Seems like a win to me.

I would hope and expect physical security to be taken very seriously at venue entrances.

More girl clubs. Was hoping this was open to boys, girls, men and women.

22july2013 said:

So, on the one hand, Tim Cook protests the voting laws in some US states by saying:

“The right to vote is fundamental in a democracy. American history is the story of expanding the right to vote to all citizens, and Black people, in particular, have had to march, struggle and even give their lives for more than a century to defend that right,”

Yet on the other hand he doesn't protest the "voting laws" in Saudi Arabia but instead opens up businesses there where gay people get "fines, public whipping, beatings, vigilante attacks, chemical castrations, prison time up to life, death penalty and torture." (wikipedia)

Let this post prove that I'm not always on Apple's side. I'm on the side of human rights, which is an area where Apple does't shine very much.

Even I disagree with the blatant sexism but at least it’s something good for someone. Apple isn’t obligated to do anything at all since it isn’t a charity.

22july2013 said:

So, on the one hand, Tim Cook protests the voting laws in some US states by saying:

“The right to vote is fundamental in a democracy. American history is the story of expanding the right to vote to all citizens, and Black people, in particular, have had to march, struggle and even give their lives for more than a century to defend that right,”

Yet on the other hand he doesn't protest the "voting laws" in Saudi Arabia but instead opens up businesses there where gay people get "fines, public whipping, beatings, vigilante attacks, chemical castrations, prison time up to life, death penalty and torture." (wikipedia)

Let this post prove that I'm not always on Apple's side. I'm on the side of human rights, which is an area where Apple does't shine very much.

Apple is a US company, not an international police. Do you want Samsung or Huawei for example talk about human rights in the USA?

gradly said:

Do you want Samsung or Huawei for example talk about human rights in the USA?

Yes please!