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Actually, I heard a segment on NPR last year where they talked about that. I don't remember everything (or much of anything, really), but I do remember one kid (and I do mean <i>kid</i>) begging Americans not to boycott - when they do, the companies simply fire all their child workers and hire adults.
Now, I don't think that means you shouldn't boycott ever. I just think that evidence should be used as a warning that you need to show discretion before boycotting - chances are that won't happen, but you should do your research!
Conclamo Ludus: Well, I agree with you sorta. McDonalds does lots of nice things for the community - but they also do lots of shitty things to animals, in my opinion. It's a trade-off. Ever worked with a guy who's really really nice, but he's also a total racist bastard? Same thing. Nobody is all bad... but sometimes they're bad enough to make me want to have nothing to do with them.
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