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Even as a fan of Apple, I find this ridiculous.

It will be the consumers who lose if Apple wins.

Thankyou! This is about the consumers - we mustn't lose sight of that.

Consumers are also people who need jobs.

If Asian companies can just clone our products and block our products from sale in their countries, there will be fewer jobs for Americans, Europeans and Australians.

Ah yes, when in doubt, fall back on good old xenophobia. It was only a matter of time really, you can always count on somebody dredging up xenophobia if there are not rational arguments to be made.

What do you classify as 'xenophobia'? How can I avoid falling victim to it? How can I make my arguments more rational in future?

For what it's worth, I have lived in Asia for several years, speak three languages, and my opinions are influenced by the Korean economist Ha-Joon Chang, so I'm trying my best.

Next time try to present an argument that has substance beyond "people from the 'wrong' continent will be making the money".

Is there something wrong with wishing to be economically prosperous now?

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