In a movement clearly inspired by the pioneering spirit of Jundia (or not), it was announced today that the romantic streets of Paris a new member will be given a name that is very familiar to us: Steve Jobs. Not everyone is satisfied with the news, however.
First, let's analyze the context: the city is about to win, next to Gare d’Austerlitz, a new, huge and technological area called Halle Freyssinet, intended for events and installation of more than 1,000 startups and small businesses. Some new streets will be created due to space, and the mayor of 13 arrondissement Jrme Coumet instituted that one of them be called Rue Steve Jobs a tribute to the pioneering spirit of the Apple co-founder in the world of technological advances.
The francs group Front of Gauche (Left Front), however, criticized the mayor's decision. In a letter to the politician, the group says that Jobs' choice to name the street controversial for a number of reasons, notably the recurring (and worrying) accusations of poor working conditions for Apple's employees in Asia. Also cited is Ma's recent controversy in the old world, where European Union officials have accused the company of benefiting from inappropriate tax incentives granted by Ireland.
In addition, the group mentions that Cidade Luz has been trying, in recent times, to promote greater gender equality in the names of its streets, and the choice of Jobs would be a step backwards in this direction. The Left Front alternatively suggests the name of Ada Lovelace, the British woman considered the first programmer in history, to name the new route. The Parisian chamber (which has a majority on the left, good to note) will vote on the issue next week.
This leftist who writes to you would like to briefly express his opinion that the Left Front has valid reasons, without a doubt, but remains of an uncompromising radicalism that can no longer be the technique of political activity, on either side. Steve Jobs, as much as his name is forever associated with the image of Apple (and therefore of all its problems), a figure that transcends corporate limitations and his homage, especially in an area dedicated to technology, in my view, more than appropriate, wherever it may be.
(via Quartz)
