> South Korea had the same situation into > the 70s and 80s. How do you suppose those countries got where they are > now? That assumes 'where those countries are now' is somewhere where we'd want to be. Taiwan may be rich but that doesn't mean you'd neccessarily want a Taiwanese factory workers lifestyle. Or a Detroit one in the 1930's. > And remember $1US a day goes a hell of a lot farther in China than > it does in the UK or US. I'm sure that makes them feel a lot better. > Some people get exploited, some get rich. > This is the real world. This is the Fordist world. There are others, fortunately for me. I personally do get days off. I have a reasonable amount of control over my own life and work. > Remember though, the more money we pump into > China the better off those people will be in the long run. >From my visits there I'd say trickle-down doesn't seem to have worked in the USA, so I don't see why it should in China either. I'm not saying don't buy stuff from there - it's hard to avoid - but just be aware of the economics that make cheap computer/home recording equipment possible. Cheers Daniel
