And why shouldn't the intellectually-handicapped enjoy the same minimum rights as other workers?
The answer is not to treat them as cheap labour, but instead for them to receive the minimum wage, but also for the government to subsidise their wages.
[1] No reason at all.
They just have to suffer the consequences of entering the real world, thats all.
I personally would pay a bit extra for the poppy to see the IH continue the manufacture. However, the RSA has made a business decision, based on the cost They will just have to suffer the consequences of this decision also - assuming there will be any.
[2] And why should the taxpayer subsidise their wages?