I really do fail to understand why anyone could criticise a company or person of celebrity that uses their voice to champion and celebrate equality.
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Apple and Tim Cook Honor the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Why would one think Apple should provide a splash screen for MLK outside of the US? I am not interested, as a previous poster mentioned Ghandi, to see a Ghandi splash screen on Apple USA, as much as he is famous( and a true leader) for social causes.
Jobs, founder of Apple Corporation, I can certainly understand being mentioned on apple worldwide.
I think it's all well and good that Apple is involved in some form of social justice, doesn't mean it's all or nothing nor does it mean there is some validation to the thought of kow-towing to countries lacking basic human rights. Seems the world is doing that and the issue is bigger than Apple itself.
Apple I'm sure it will be said, isn't doing enough, but maybe the world isn't doing enough.
Hey Tim, show some courage and donate that tax break received from darkness. Then again this is Apple and it worships money above all else. Otherwise more cheap words from you.
And if MLK was a co founder of Apple, maybe he would have been. And apple does promote local holidays where they do business. Lets not stirr up consiparcy theories.
I was talking about MLK day, not about the person himself. You might want to read properly before you start typing.
Tim is going to see plenty of darkness in his afterlife.
Its Gandhi. Not Ghandi. Its incredible how many people misspell his last name.
It's not that hard to understand. It comes down to a simple inability to consider anything outside of one's own narrow band of needs, difficulties, and interests, or, well... racism.
Sadly, some people only know how to hate. And feel better about themselves when that hate is expressed.
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They should focus on equality in their workplace and personal life first. Then MAYBE I will listen to them. Until then, they have zero credibility. Apple and Tim included. MLK gave his life for this. Tim just gives speeches and attends dinners and parades. Then goes home to his mansion. No sacrifice there.
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Almost what you're doing here. Sounds like you might hate those you decide are haters.
Like with any person or country, America has been and always will be imperfect. Some things we get right, others dead wrong.
What makes you think MLK is an international icon? Or are you one of those people who thinks everybody must follow US events?
He should add the disclaimer "does not apply to business in China" 
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.That's good. You might be the only one on the planet. What's your secret? Just so full of love you can't stand it?
All I'm saying is if it was worth Apple's while to post the tribute then why not put it on all it's sites worldwide. It's not an American message like the 4th of July. Civil rights are universal. Philosophy is universal. MLK won a Nobel Peace Prize! Last I checked that organization was based in Europe.
I find it ironic that the quote they posted on the U.S. says: The time is always right to do what is right." Why should Apple have an MLK splash screen on any of it's sites with you logic that MLK wasn't connected to Apple. It's easy to post MLK quotes on the U.S. The Chinese would not appreciate it being on the Apple China page, whether you want to believe that or not.
Yes, but as I said in my previous post to you, MLK day and services ARE celebrated outside the U.S. and even North America.
Thanks for that. No disrespect meant. Guessing people misspell it because that is how it sounds auditorily. BTW you misspelled "Its." It should be "It's" as in "It is." Easy mistake, I do it all the time, almost mechanically.
None of this is about hate. People are referencing that a man who would be adamantly opposed to SJW identity politics being propped up by a SJW identity politic figure would not fly.
Martin Luther King had a great dream.
Tim Cook has a nightmare.
Martin Luther King had a great dream.
Tim Cook has a nightmare.
They had moral values before? Ever era a portion of the population has been suppressed or villified
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Martin Luther King is a great leader, unlike Tim Cook.
He certainly is an international icon.
I for one certainly know exactly who MLK is and what he achieved and his position in US and world history.
The fact that I may not be au fait with US holidays certainly doesn't equate to not having a clue about US history.
Though I will admit that the only reason why I do bother with US public holidays are when I have to do international USD transfers.
I would expect Americans (US) to have a vague idea of global history regardless of the fact they have no clue of other countries' public holidays.
Though I suspect… not.
A secret? Nope. And hardly the only one on the planet. Just recognizing that hate doesn't solve any problems. You might consider looking inward, read a few books, and work towards a similar view. From your snarky response I have a feeling that's something that genuinely doesn't interest you right now. Hopefully later when you've lived a bit longer.
Well, let's see. He was honored by the European-based Nobel Beach Prize. He has streets and statues honoring him on 4 continents. His words and actions are studied in universities across the world. MLK was American, that is true. But he fought for civil rights, not to save the Alamo. Yes, his words are important for all to hear. Seems pretty international icon-ish to me.
So why do you not care for him or his message to be posted around the world?
Two cities and one town worldwide. One in Japan, one in Canada and one in the Netherlands. Not really common now is it. It's not like it's a national day in a country outside of the US.
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