tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569235231442242866.post8872887372668687347..comments2023-12-12T01:03:56.520-08:00Comments on Random Thoughts: Is it the job of retailers to be the Gestapo of the US government?Homa Pourasgarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13579839680443392591noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569235231442242866.post-90590573958270642142012-06-23T17:19:37.280-07:002012-06-23T17:19:37.280-07:00Thank you for your comment. I really appreciate it...Thank you for your comment. I really appreciate it. <br /><br />But, You are missing the The point of my posting. It is not the job of retailers to police the country. That's why we have officials at airports & Post Offices.<br /><br />Apple is "racial profiling" and this is not their first time. Have a look at this: http://setv.irib.ir/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2596:apple-goes-racist-shuns-iranian-clients&catid=37:islamic-world-news&Itemid=190Homa Pourasgarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13579839680443392591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569235231442242866.post-10400233338525430112012-06-23T17:01:31.268-07:002012-06-23T17:01:31.268-07:00The problem is that the buyer admitted she was goi...The problem is that the buyer admitted she was going to be shipping the products to Iran, in direct violation of US law. If the seller knew this and still sold her the iPhone or iPad, he could have theoretically been charged with a crime. <br /><br />When I first heard the story I was as outraged as you. I am still sympathetic to the buyer, but the seller has a reasonable perspective, too.Hyacinthusnoreply@blogger.com