[ostenning]

It's a sad reality of society, but it doesn't have to be. I guess one of my biggest issues with modern day slavery is that the companies that exploit these poorer nations often paint a deceptive picture that everything is above board.

And whats worse is that these companies have the audacity to get behind social movements. Its predatory and just another scheme to improve their bottom line and lull their customers into believing that they are making an ethical choice by purchasing their products.

The raw reality is that everyone is getting exploited so we (the west) can enjoy using an iDevice while sitting on the toilet.

Its sickening.

[southerntofu]

Only a world-wide revolution abolishing profit and money can put an end to this. 150 years later, the Commune lives on! :)

[drw85]

"The west" is getting exploited by those companies aswell.

They don't really pay many taxes and abuse every loop hole they can.

Humans just can't ever play fair and be content with anything, they just always need to push for more.

[gorjusborg]

The term 'Slave-labor offsets' comes to mind when reading your post. I agree that it is disgusting that the public unknowing funds human suffering.

[lotsofpulp]

> I agree that it is disgusting that the public unknowing funds human suffering.

The public knows, they simply do not care enough to pay the extra $x. We have known about sweatshops since I was a kid in the 90s, and it is even possible to but clothing made in the US. Yet the vast, vast majority comes from east and South Asia.