calling all iphone buyers

Sydney Morning Herald: "Security teams wearing riot helmets and wielding plastic shields marched around a Foxconn factory in northern China in a sign that tensions remain high after a fight between 2000 workers halted production."
 Appalling labour conditions and Mcwages in Chinese Apple plants may well be on the way to NZ & Australia if the TPP "free trade" deal is signed.
Meanwhile, mindless repeat Apple consumers please note that you support this behaviour - the legacy of Apple founder Steve 'Robs'.

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