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It's not the argument used most often to bash sweatshop clothes though, I'm sure you'll agree. Most who avoid sweatshop clothes do it only to feel good about themselves (OMG I'm not exploiting kids, I'm such a great, humane person).
I tried to word my post in such a way i wouldnt come off like this.
Im not suggesting you were referring to me specifically. Although I have to ask would a person be wrong for trying be a "great, humane person"? I mean its not like im trying to become the next Gandhi, nor will i be eating out of the trash to reduce my eco-footprint, but i see nothing wrong with doing things because of someone's moral compass.
Is this what you meant by being "brain-washed" by hippies?
I tried google, but im not very good with the search... Was still curious if anyone knew how to get more reliable information on a specific companies factory?
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if they are working there willingly and are of the legal working age, i don't see any problem with it. if you stop buying the clothing what are they going to do when the factory fires them?
This is what i am trying to find out. How do i know the conditions of where it was made. Also i am not sure how i would help them if they got fired, so i kinda see your point, still a lil confusing.
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anyways, i am sure you can find some hippie American hand made clothing stores, but once you see the price is tripled you will go back to the china made store.
I know you aren't 100% serious with this comment, but im not trying to make this into an America vs China thread. I even left the price of the sweater out because i didn't think it was important to the discussion. Although the more i think about it, i suppose it does in a way that i am having trouble articulating.
The first part of your post about the label being slightly misleading is interesting. This is partly what i am trying to find out.
Last edited by LetMeLive; 12-19-2007 at 09:40 PM.