If you knew for a fact that the money you were spending was going to indigenous peoples and helping with economic development and independance?
2007-11-30 06:28:30 · 10 answers · asked by ♥ ~Sigy the Arctic Kitty~♥ 7 in Social Science ➔ Gender Studies
This is not just a hypothetical question btw. Canadian Inuit get Some benefit in jobs and royalties from diamonds mined in Canada but there are problems with environmental issues from mining. We have diamonds in Greenland and there is serious discussion going on right now about developing a diamond industry.
2007-11-30 06:36:44 · update #1
You make a good / strong argument!
My initial answer was going to be no, simply because I have too many diamonds in my jewelry box as it is, (too many ex-boyfriends, and ex-husbands) and I've been widdling away at my supply by making donations out of them)..................but your details and information present a wonderfully creative way to support the indigenous people and support their economy. I'm in!!!!!!!
You go girl.
2007-12-01 07:41:50 · answer #1 · answered by mchlmybelle 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would in any case. I am a diamantaire so if I could I would. The problem is even for us the source is not always disclosed ! If you are a company that buys directly from the mining companies that operate the for example the Canadian mines, then you would know the source exactly. By the way, miners are locally paid, so get income from the mining operation, while the mining companies spend enormous amounts of investment that gets into the countries tresory and also a lot is spent locally in developing the mine and its infrastructure. Locals do benefit.
On independance, I have my doubts, by the way do they really want independance ? Who will pay for infrastructure and schools etc ... ?
2007-12-02 10:15:08 · answer #2 · answered by Philip H 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If I purchased diamonds I guess I would, But I do not ,with any Extra money I have I buy Thai gold, Same price as on the world market, but is sold ,as rings ,necklace's etc. no extra charge for the craftsmanship. With the plunge of the dollar on the world market ,I try to save my money in gold. The price of gold has been on a steady increase, But the price could fall also ,but to hold on to my dollars in Thailand, I am sure to take a loss.
2007-11-30 18:43:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't like diamonds, so I wouldn't want one. If someone had already decided to buy a diamond I would suggest Canadian diamonds or at very least conflict free (and recycled gold).
2007-11-30 14:50:51 · answer #4 · answered by ecogeek4ever 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Supporting local economies is an issue dear to my heart, one reason I seek out Fair Trade products and wear genuine Harris tweed, so I'd be inclined to consider it. But the whole diamond thing is so ridiculous anyway, I probably wouldn't.
2007-11-30 14:36:11 · answer #5 · answered by Gnu Diddy! 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I would only buy diamonds from conflict-free countries, and this counts as such. Besides, being a Canadian, I'd want to support my country's economy.
2007-11-30 17:07:18 · answer #6 · answered by Rio Madeira 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, way better than the alternative, so long as the Indigenous people were being treated fairly, and the environmental impression were minimal.
2007-11-30 15:38:40 · answer #7 · answered by wendy g 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I don't buy diamonds.
Or gold.
Or any precious metals at all.
Because, just like gadgets, it has to do more than sit there and be a shiny, twinkly status symbol.
I prefer my ridiculous expenditures in property, thank you.
ADDITION: Unavailable, I am so with you on Starbucks. All that, AND the snooty, better than you ethic they portray.
And that is no real language. They made it up!
2007-12-01 15:16:23 · answer #8 · answered by eine kleine nukedmusik 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i manage a fair trade, fully organic coffee bar. we visit the coffee farmers and offer them financial support to go organic. they get a fair wage and we get great coffee. our coffee is shade-grown so that we don't ruin the ecosystem. our cups biodegrade within 50 days. I'm very big on sustainability and if I'm going to spend a lot of money on something, i want to make sure I'm going to the right place for the right people.
did you guys know that the coffee Starbucks serves you is the farthest thing from fair trade? those coffee growers get about 2 cents for every cup of 2 dollar coffee you drink. AND they do not shade-grow their coffee, which means they are killing off many animals that depend on the trees when they cut them all down. and your coffee tastes burnt.
sorry, off my soapbox now.
EDIT: good for you, GNU.
2007-11-30 15:06:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
if i were to buy a diamond, i'd get one of those!
2007-11-30 14:52:41 · answer #10 · answered by Ember Halo 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋