Erik Reuter wrote:
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Here are some possibilities:
*<snipped long list of what to do instead of advocating for boycotting third world goods in order to retain moral superiority>
There are lots more constructive things that Seth Stevenson could do.
But urge his First World readers to join him in boycotting the products
of Third World labor, and so virtually smash the looms that are the best
current option of the inhabitants of Desperately Poor Village? No. No!
No!! No!!!! No!!!!!!!!
Actually in the chosen analogy the most sensible thing to do would be to
go into the village and buy a doormat from the producer, then advocate
the product to other tourists, who might also be interested to do the
same.... But that is by far too simplistic of course.
Sonja :o)
GCU: Not a clue
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