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> Why is that necessary?

Because you chose to buy a phone that uses Lightning, rather than choosing to buy a phone that uses USB-C.

I doubt the charging port is the most important factor in choosing a phone for most people.

Similar to how I voted for Biden even though I don't agree with 100% of his policies. It doesn't mean I don't disagree with him often - it's just that I only get one vote, so I have to prioritize. It's perfectly consistent for me to complain and make my opinion known when his administration does things I disagree with.

Agreed. This is the better way to argue that we vote with our dollars. If iPhone had a monopoly (which they absolutely don't) intervention is welcome. There is no reason anyone is forced to use a Lightning cable and still enjoy the fair marketplace.

Where do I get to vote for an iPhone with a USB-C port with my wallet?

I'm trying to vote for a device that runs iOS and uses a standard usb cable. Please specify the ballot box.

As far as I know, the marketplace offers no choice, so I need to use alternative voting to make it available

You get to vote by not purchasing an iPhone and buying an android that has usb-c. You have no divine right to a device running a proprietery Operating System developed by a company with a port of your choice if said company doesn't want to manufacture it as such.

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