[pierrem15]

Sure, factory work and welfare are really the same, except for the fact that the factory worker, you know, works.

Most of the additional pay would come from Apple, not consumers: Apple's margins are around 40%.

[Boogieman]

“Sure, factory work and welfare are really the same, except for the fact that the factory worker, you know, works.”

They are the same in that their wages are not supported by the market, but propped up artificially by a government wealth redistribution scheme.

“Most of the additional pay would come from Apple, not consumers: Apple’s margins are around 40%.”

If you think Apple will sacrifice its margins in order to pay its workers more, I have a bridge to sell you. Also, most companies that would be affected by these proposals are not Apple and don’t have those kinds of margins.