Sweatshops

Who is pro and who's against? Is it justified or is it wrong? Yes, ofcourse it's
wrong! Children are being subjected to horrible working conditions and surroundings. They are being paid by the penny just so that knockoff Marc Jacob's dress can be marked down to 25 bucks. We are living comfortably, particularly the youth and young adults of America, while people are working endless hours to supply them with cheap but "hott" clothing. Is this really worth it? Would it kill us to simply pay twenty instead of ten dollars for that shirt, so that their working conditions can improve? More and more people are beginning to become aware of hyow and where their clothes are being made. Thankfully, there are some designers who only do business with companies who do not break any working laws and even are using green fabrics.

It's not just clothes and accesories that are being made in sweatshops. There are pens, pencils, book bags, radios, knock off iPods, and several other items that are being produced. Even Nike does business with sweatshops. Even though it is hard to see, I am sure that sweatshops do provide a means of living for the employees. However, better conditions and pay should be enforced. Most people who work at sweatshops don't have that much of a choice. It's either work or don't eat, which in a way may make the owners of sweatshops look as if they are some type of god. I am completely against sweatshops, but I am for changing the conditions so that it will be comfortable and more manageable for the workers. I would much rather pay an extra 10 dollars for a shirt so that the workers in China could have a good nights rest. :)

http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/06_48/b4011001.htm