I think it's a bit like having their cake and eating it too. I totally agree with her that outright banning would probably have little effect on the conflict, however saying that it is entirely a social issue is a tad disingenuous in my opinion. I'm loving these interviews, though!
Nothing against you, Shawn. And in fact, I'm impressed that they allowed you to interview the President and CEO about stuff like this. But the abstract nature of her response is troubling. I, for one, want to know what actual, practical thing (or things) are happening to comply to these new US regulations.
That doesn't strike me as much of an answer. Yes, they are going to prevent conflict minerals from going into their product, but how do they handle a supply chain issue like that? Then she says the issue is social, and that they can't just ban stuff like Coltan from the DRC ... which emphasizes the importance of the dodged question: HOW do you look at your supply chain and assure consumers that their purchase isn't funding human rights abuses half a world away?
I think it's a bit like having their cake and eating it too. I totally agree with her that outright banning would probably have little effect on the conflict, however saying that it is entirely a social issue is a tad disingenuous in my opinion. I'm loving these interviews, though!
Maddog53 5 months ago
Nothing against you, Shawn. And in fact, I'm impressed that they allowed you to interview the President and CEO about stuff like this. But the abstract nature of her response is troubling. I, for one, want to know what actual, practical thing (or things) are happening to comply to these new US regulations.
KenmoreT 5 months ago 3
That doesn't strike me as much of an answer. Yes, they are going to prevent conflict minerals from going into their product, but how do they handle a supply chain issue like that? Then she says the issue is social, and that they can't just ban stuff like Coltan from the DRC ... which emphasizes the importance of the dodged question: HOW do you look at your supply chain and assure consumers that their purchase isn't funding human rights abuses half a world away?
KenmoreT 5 months ago 3