I agree that these sweat shop workers are severely underpaid, but I don't see any good in boycotting Nike, as they at least provide jobs for these people. But then again, it is immoral of Nike to spend billions on athletes instead of making living conditions better for these people.
ImaVeggie
Feb 4th, 2007, 12:31 AM
Thanks for posting this. It's absolutely appalling that companies are allowed to conduct business in this way. Of course, Nike isn't the only one but it's probably one of the biggest.
"But then again, it is immoral of Nike to spend billions on athletes instead of making living conditions better for these people."
Immoral, definitely! It should also be illegal.
schorsch
Feb 4th, 2007, 12:34 AM
ya, but what else is new? i mean its been like that forever and people know that. everybody knows that. but well...
le bon vivant
Feb 4th, 2007, 12:36 AM
Corporations are evil, yes we know. :yawn:
-Sonic-
Feb 4th, 2007, 01:09 AM
I'd like to see every individual in this thread turn down however many millions it is to promote anything nasty, cos you'd pick the £$£$£ over the morals anyday. ANYDAY.
ImaVeggie
Feb 4th, 2007, 01:27 AM
To live without a conscience or compassion is not the way I'd want to live my life.
felldownagain
Feb 4th, 2007, 01:37 AM
Insightful and previously unknown - thanks.
What should we do next ?
ImaVeggie
Feb 4th, 2007, 01:45 AM
What should we do next ?
I've been searching online for more info on Sweatshop-Free clothing and footwear and I'm bummed that there seems to be very few alternatives, especially sneakers.
I did find this "SHOP WITH A CONSCIENCE: 2007 Shopping Guide." (http://www.sweatshopwatch.org/media/pdf/shoppingbrochure2007.pdf)