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In Reply to: Re: John... posted by Sean H on May 8, 2001 at 10:20:56:
to show what John has tried to communicate. Here's another story for you, I think it'll explain my views best (I'll try to stop doing this, but it's the only way I can relate my experiences)Last Thursday two close friends of mine had a "Sweat Shop Fashion Show" as part of a Feminist movement at UCLA. I didn't attend, but I was read the script of the announcers while it was in production. Anyway, the show consisted of people walking down runways in trendy clothes and an entertaining commentary, but between praises of how good someone looked, one of the announcers would "casually" mention that the clothes were manufactured at a sweat shop. The two of them would go into a dictation of facts about the amount of money earned by employees (25 cents/hr, 60 cents at the more "humane facilities), and compare it to how much the corporation's CEO earned the past year. They'd talk about 12 and 16 hour days, about imigrants who have to work six months before they pay off debts incurred by coming into another country, about working conditions that are best described as horrifying. It was brilliant... they never said anything was wrong, they exposed people to a reality and hopefully they walked away from it with something to think about.
I don't think any number of statistics a bunch of college kids (or any activist) shares will numb the pain of the deprived. What I do think is that the best way to reach people is through awareness and exposure, not by saying what they are doing is wrong. I sincerlly believe that knowledge of situations will lead to an improved world, not by calling people's actions sick, perverted, or greedy.
I think I interpreted John's words as an attack on Suzy via passing judgement on her actions. Now that time has passed, I think he was so disgusted by the situation he had to state his feelings starkly, with an apology at the beginning and end, but a body of attack. I can't blame him, once again he's seen things I have not. But I do not think his course of action is a path to peace or enlightenment.
That said, I commend John for challenging thought and promoting discussion. This may not be the best avenue for it, but any encouragement to exchange ideas about the world we live in has to be taken advantage of.
And no, I have no ill will about how much Suzy or any other person spends on their stereos. Once again, I think people have to do whatever they need to for their happiness and well being. I will admit though that lately, I've looked at mine with a faint feeling of guilt.carlo
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Follow Ups
- I think there are different ways... - carlo 12:58:23 05/08/01 (2)
- Good points... - Sean H 15:41:19 05/08/01 (1)
- agreed... - carlo 19:20:51 05/08/01 (0)
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