Hey Apple, what’s wrong with politics?

Apple recently has denied a new iPhone application because of its political content.  App developer, Red Daly, created the app iSinglePayer.  The app’s purpose was to educate people about the benefits of a single-payer health care system.  Single-payer health care is based around the idea of universal heath care.

This app rejection could be a sign that Apple doesn’t want to associate itself with one political stance or another; however, other political apps have been approved and used by many.  During the election season last November, there were many apps giving information about Obama, McCain, and Palin.  One app included news, events, and political positions of Barack Obama.

With technology being a main source of acquiring information, why not have politically slanted phone apps?  If someone is being informed about politics or the political process, why try to prohibit that?  I will be the first to admit that I have (and use) an app on my G-1 Google phone called “We the People” that has the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights and all of the Amendments. 

Even though Apple has the right to regulate what apps the will and will not allow, I think they are making a mistake of not allowing political applications.  Using the single-payer app as an example, they could allow apps from both sides of the issue.  Many political minds blog, tweet, and use their iPhones religiously.  Politically charged apps could only create more popularity for Apple.

Apple needs to jump on the political bandwagon and allow apps like iSinglePayer so people can benefit from the information provided.

 

link: Apple Rejects Political Application

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