I know what you mean about the Steak'n'Shake thing, I'm kind of the same way. If you want something, then go for it, it's a free market. But I have qualms on things like the whole "diamond wedding ring" market, because it's not just aadvertising telling you you want it, but whole line of social conditioning that's been running since the early 1900's, which I take feminist and social issue with. But obviously, a diamond ring is a completely different issue than a burger.
And I'm not saying I support Pepsi TO support gay marriage, but that I support their company's choices over another. I mean, I get the difference; me making a donation for/against Prop 8 is different than supporting Coke vs. Pepsi, but I'm not sure how you're playing that aspect into your argument still. It can still be effective, like in the Nike example. If you think their ethical practices are bad, don't support them, support independent business and artists if you can (and assuming they have better ethics).
And with Nike, the kid's options aren't the issue, it's that businesses like Nike are allowed and DO outsource their jobs in such a way that allows them to cirumvent our governmental standards of workplace rights and such. I guess my point is, I don't really get what you're after, there.
Same thing goes for WalMart; do you realize they were paying women consistently less than men, and that some stores will not allowt employees to work enough hours to earn health benefits? That sort of thing is the issue--we're past the point where "cheaper is better" has proved that capitalism works, because it has. My point is, we need to start being more aware of what's going on, and money can't be the only arbiter of value anymore. It's hurting rights, the environment, whatever angle you want to pick. I'm all about the awareness side.
And... I'm just really confused by your last statement.
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And I'm not saying I support Pepsi TO support gay marriage, but that I support their company's choices over another. I mean, I get the difference; me making a donation for/against Prop 8 is different than supporting Coke vs. Pepsi, but I'm not sure how you're playing that aspect into your argument still. It can still be effective, like in the Nike example. If you think their ethical practices are bad, don't support them, support independent business and artists if you can (and assuming they have better ethics).
And with Nike, the kid's options aren't the issue, it's that businesses like Nike are allowed and DO outsource their jobs in such a way that allows them to cirumvent our governmental standards of workplace rights and such. I guess my point is, I don't really get what you're after, there.
Same thing goes for WalMart; do you realize they were paying women consistently less than men, and that some stores will not allowt employees to work enough hours to earn health benefits? That sort of thing is the issue--we're past the point where "cheaper is better" has proved that capitalism works, because it has. My point is, we need to start being more aware of what's going on, and money can't be the only arbiter of value anymore. It's hurting rights, the environment, whatever angle you want to pick. I'm all about the awareness side.
And... I'm just really confused by your last statement.