Bangladesh Building Collapse

[93henfan]

Just saw the death toll is up to 1,127.

How many American lives does that equal? We're talking muslims here. And is it an acceptable loss in return for all the awesome dirt cheap garments they make for us?

[D1B]

Just saw the death toll is up to 1,127.

How many American lives does that equal? We're talking muslims here. And is it an acceptable loss in return for all the awesome dirt cheap garments they make for us?

That's the world the conks want: no worker rights, dangerous working conditions, no regulations, no building inspectors, low pay, no benefits, 18 hour work days, massive pollution...

[Grizalltheway]

Just saw the death toll is up to 1,127.

How many American lives does that equal? We're talking muslims here. And is it an acceptable loss in return for all the awesome dirt cheap garments they make for us?

That's the world the conks want: no worker rights, dangerous working conditions, no regulations, no building inspectors, low pay, no benefits, 18 hour work days, massive pollution...

It's the world they had until the benevolent unions and government regulators stepped in to save the country.

[kalm]

Just saw the death toll is up to 1,127.

How many American lives does that equal? We're talking muslims here. And is it an acceptable loss in return for all the awesome dirt cheap garments they make for us?

That's the world the conks want: no worker rights, dangerous working conditions, no regulations, no building inspectors, low pay, no benefits, 18 hour work days, massive pollution...

This may have been an accident that all the regulation in the world couldnt have prevented. and those people CHOSE to work there.

Quit jumping to conklusions.

[Ibanez]

Just saw the death toll is up to 1,127.

How many American lives does that equal? We're talking muslims here. And is it an acceptable loss in return for all the awesome dirt cheap garments they make for us?

Sadly, this is 1 of many factories that produces for American companies like Wal-Mart.

[dbackjon]

They DIED so you could have cheap clothes at Walmart.



Just last year, Walmart, The Gap, H&M etc REJECTED more oversight and a safety board.

[AZGrizFan]

They DIED so you could have cheap clothes at Walmart.



Just last year, Walmart, The Gap, H&M etc REJECTED more oversight and a safety board.

I don't shop at any of those stores.

[dbackjon]

They DIED so you could have cheap clothes at Walmart.



Just last year, Walmart, The Gap, H&M etc REJECTED more oversight and a safety board.

I don't shop at any of those stores.

You don't wear clothes?

[Ibanez]

I don't shop at any of those stores.

You don't wear clothes?

I doubt all of your clothes are ethically manufactured.

[dbackjon]

You don't wear clothes?

I doubt all of your clothes are ethically manufactured.

I agree - this has really brought home the fact that one has to pay attention.


I wish we had our textile industry here still.

[Ibanez]

I doubt all of your clothes are ethically manufactured.

I agree - this has really brought home the fact that one has to pay attention.


I wish we had our textile industry here still.

What shoes are you wearing?

[dbackjon]

I agree - this has really brought home the fact that one has to pay attention.


I wish we had our textile industry here still.

What shoes are you wearing?

brown

[Grizalltheway]

What shoes are you wearing?

brown

Underwear?

[Ibanez]

What shoes are you wearing?

brown

No, brand? Nike, Puma, Doc Martens?

[Ibanez]

brown

Underwear?

still brown.

[dbackjon]

brown

No, brand? Nike, Puma, Doc Martens?

Nunn-Bush. China.


And?

[Ibanez]

No, brand? Nike, Puma, Doc Martens?

Nunn-Bush. China.


And?

Just pointing out the hypocrisy in your statement to TXProFlowersGrizFan.

[dbackjon]

Nunn-Bush. China.


And?

Just pointing out the hypocrisy in your statement to TXProFlowersGrizFan.

Where is the hypocrisy? I don't think that word means what you think it does. Hypocrisy would be going out and buying some Bengali undies today.
I have already said that I have to do a better job in vetting my purchases. China is well up the scale from Bangladesh.

I also said I wish there were more clothes, etc made in the US.

[AZGrizFan]

You don't wear clothes?

I doubt all of your clothes are ethically manufactured.

Did I say that? No. I said I don't shop at those specific stores Jon mentioned. Period.

[Ibanez]

I doubt all of your clothes are ethically manufactured.

Did I say that? No. I said I don't shop at those specific stores Jon mentioned. Period.

I wasn't talking to you. Jon got on a high horse.

[Ibanez]

Just pointing out the hypocrisy in your statement to TXProFlowersGrizFan.

Where is the hypocrisy? I don't think that word means what you think it does. Hypocrisy would be going out and buying some Bengali undies today.
I have already said that I have to do a better job in vetting my purchases. China is well up the scale from Bangladesh.

I also said I wish there were more clothes, etc made in the US.

The hypocrisy was in the implication of your, "you don't wear clothes" comment as if all of your clothing and home goods are ethically sourced.

[kalm]

John's right, this should at least make us pause and think about the ramifications of "free trade" and the moral, environmental, and long-term economic implications.

In other words...freedom and cheap shoes are really nice as long as I'm free and the consequences don't affect me.

In other words...WKOSSWJR?

(what kind of sweat shop would jebus run?)

[Ibanez]

John's right, this should at least make us pause and think about the ramifications of "free trade" and the moral, environmental, and long-term economic implications.

In other words...freedom and cheap shoes are really nice as long as I'm free and the consequences don't affect me.

In other words...WKOSSWJR?

(what kind of sweat shop would jebus run?)

Very good. My wife is finishing up her masters this week and her thesis was sustainable manufacturing. It's amazing what we can recycle. For instance, there are companies that turn PET bottles and the class from TV screens into shoes. Using organic fabrics and natural dyes help save the environment from pollution. It's pretty incredible.

[YoUDeeMan]

They DIED so you could have cheap clothes at Walmart.



Just last year, Walmart, The Gap, H&M etc REJECTED more oversight and a safety board.

They look like Obama predator victims.

And you elected him.

Shame on you.