How's about this for a reason to garden and buy local? Slavery.
Slavery isn't something I think about often. The word
brings to mind images of cotton fields, or maybe indentured Irish servants.
Okay and the movie Taken and the sex slave parlors. Sadly, I think that many
Americans share my narrow view of where slavery transpire(s/d). It isn't something that a lot of us think about.
I was shocked today when I stumbled upon this gem. http://slaveryfootprint.org/. I took
the quiz. Sixty slaves. That's my footprint. Talk about an eye opening
experience. I was astonished to learn that some of my favorite produce and shellfish
products are huge contributors to modern slavery, often called bonded labor.
Everything from my cellphone to my coffee supports practices that, well, frankly
I don't support and want to cease supporting. Immediately.
I'm not talking hold off on replacing that cell for a few
years because of the environmental impact, though I think that IS hella
important too, but our mass consumerism is hurting other people. Not just
animals. Not just the planet. Other PEOPLE. Even those who can snub their noses
at the thought of global warming or cows having feelings can't deny that there
is something wrong with blood rubies (That's right kids! They don't just come
in diamonds anymore!) and kids working 20 hour days.
Take the survey. What's your impact?
I know that I am going to work my butt off to get a
better grip on where my products are coming from, are you?
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