what many of you have said undoubtedly creates a large issue of company ethics. however, what many blinded countries that have the availibility to converse over a computer seem to miss is the simple fact that many countries USE sweatshops to manipulate their economy into a higher social class. many 2nd world nations that are on the brink of becoming 1st world (countries such as Korea)and they did so by the usage of "sweatshops." the availibility of jobs is low... and the REASON that multinational companies use labor in third world nations is because the third world nations are willing to work for less than their home bases. sure that makes sense, but does that make it morally right?
of course it doesn't, but until the issue is starting corporate executives IN the face with media and public scrutiny galore, things are not going to be changing anytime soon. like miss kathy lee gifford -- but did we ever think about those workers in hondurous??? they hold bitterness and resentment towards kathy lee now: she opted to have her clothing made in the united states and completely shut down any operation in the first country. now the struggeling workers don't even have a job. how humane is that???
irregardless, i am looking for opinions on this matter that have a bit more sustinance. maybe even references. here's an article about south africa that some might find fascinating:
http://www.mg.co.za/mg/news/98apr2/24apr-sweatshop.html
let me know, via email or perhaps another post.
