tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17458726.post4907644432068954065..comments2023-04-15T16:16:49.077+02:00Comments on Curious : Does it matterBrianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01215877954470519727noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17458726.post-60559038791848776202009-07-23T19:19:44.136+02:002009-07-23T19:19:44.136+02:00In regard to sweatshops, shutting down factories i...In regard to sweatshops, shutting down factories is not the goal of the global anti-sweatshop movement. <br /><br />On the contrary, we want conditions to improve and strongly discourage apparel companies from "cutting and running" from factories where terrible conditions exist. <br /><br />We need to pressure companies to use their leverage and some of their profits to create a healthier environment in subcontractor factories.Cardozohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09983978000936153874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17458726.post-24975865059369642352009-07-21T17:14:15.532+02:002009-07-21T17:14:15.532+02:00I remember hearing the story of a reporter asking ...I remember hearing the story of a reporter asking mother Theresa if she really made a difference, after all, her work is just a drop in the ocean, she replied that the ocean is made up of drops. I think all we do makes a difference, but it has to be personal decisions.john heasleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17914216039838827358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17458726.post-55812599194899605912009-07-21T13:13:00.450+02:002009-07-21T13:13:00.450+02:00I find this a challenging subject. I had this odd...I find this a challenging subject. I had this odd moment when I was worshipping with my church a few years ago where I felt like a hypocrite asking God to right the wrongs in the world whilst wearing fashionable clothing made by the people I was praying for... Steve and I have shopped fair trade in the clothing department ever since... but you're right. Maybe that's not enough... xcCarlahttp://www.carlaharding.comnoreply@blogger.com