November 19, 2010

Modern Slavery

Do I believe there are modern slaves?

Sadly, but yes.

There are many children being forced against their will by being out at work in factories and fields. But because of some of their jobs, such as seamstresses and sewing, we would not have a lot of things, especially clothes. Made in Taiwan, made in China, made in Japan; it seems like that's all you see. Occasionally you'll find, "Made in the USA", which are three words that seem to make some people happy.

Sometimes I feel like that I'm indirectly supporting it when I buy things that say "Made in" a country famous for child labor. But when buying these things, does it make you a bad person?

You decide.
File:ChildLabor1910.png
A child laborer in 1910, New Jersey

1 comment:

  1. I believe that if we didnt buy these thing that were made in child laboring countris that child who makes these things would hve no other job. so even though we're supporting "slavery", were providing jobs for kids who would otherwise starve or somethig.

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