Ben and Jerry’s isn’t making an empty advertising gesture. They company has supported Bernie Sanders, and made an ice cream flavor to raise awareness of global warming. They run progressive news stories on their websites and social media. They pay their workers a living wage. Even their brownies are sourced from a company that specializes in hiring people out of jail to help them get their lives back on track. They’re open supporters of socialism. I understand the idea of “no ethical consumption” but Ben and Jerry’s isn’t just adopting a political message for nothing.
Yeah, there’s no ethical consumption and all that, but Ben and Jerry’s gets pretty fucking close.
And I guess this also shows part of my issues with “no ethical consumption.” Ok, fine, there’s no way to ethically consume something. Meanwhile, I will be eating my tasty ice cream made by people who want to make change in the world. How’s that Grand Revolution coming along? The one that will, I assume, make consumption at least partially ethical, since there are some things we must consume to stay alive. Like, you know, food.
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