Capitalism should NEVER trump American lives especially the lives of our children!
2007-12-13 18:49:42 · 8 answers · asked by Kelly B 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
THIS IS WORTH STANDING UP AGAINST IN UNISON!
This is about the mental development and health of our children!!!!
Hindsight is too late in this crime!
PLEASE check the websites that list recalled poisonous levels of tainted children's toys before you go Christmas shopping!!!!!
2007-12-13 18:52:47 · update #1
There are MILLIONS of toys that have been or are being recalled because of extremely dangerous levels of lead in the paint on the toys being sold right now in America!!!!!
2007-12-13 18:54:32 · update #2
Here's a list:
http://www.usrecallnews.com/2007/10/complete-list-of-recalled-toys-for-lead.html
I hope I copied this correctly!
2007-12-13 18:59:23 · update #3
The major corporations are doing that.
They are allowing these products to be manufactured with all these toxins.
That's why they have to be taught a huge lesson.
2007-12-13 18:54:06 · answer #1 · answered by Magma H 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Unfortunately, we as consumers don't seem to care about anything other than low prices. If we did, we would never shop at wal mart, as wal mart practices are absolutely despicable.
Most of us need to get the best price as we might not have enough money to be picky about what we buy. This is all part of their grand plan...they know this.
I for one am doing my little part and I have boycotted wal mart. Yes, it hurts me, as I now have to drive 15 miles to go to the Target Supercenter. And you know what, next week I may hear that Target is scum also....I just don't know.
But I am trying to do my part and not buy from companies that exploit cheap labor. There has to be a point at where the lowest cost is not worth the effort. The only way this will become true is through our spending habits.
But it is very hard to convince someone on a low wage to spend more money to buy something that was made honestly, without exploiting anyone...
I can afford to pay extra to not shop at wal mart. Target has better selections anyway, so I will do my part.....of course I am burning up more precious fuel in my 12 mpg truck to go the extra 12 miles to Target....damn, there is always a negative side..I think we have been too casual to accept that there is always a negative side and therfore we just shop at the cheapest place no matter what.
We consumers need to stand up and demand better business practices. The only way to do that is to take away the demand for extremely cheap items in which the exploitation of humans has taken place in order to produce.
We are screwed.
2007-12-14 03:06:29 · answer #2 · answered by Robert C 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Actually, the free market is punishing China severely, and one of the Chinese government commerce officials was executed a few weeks ago.
With so many recalls, America companies like Mattell are being hurt by the controversy, and you can bet that they're considering moving their factories to Taiwan or India or elsewhere.
China is desperate for job creation because of their exploding population, and in the long run, if this gets any worse it could bankrupt their country and set off any number of crises.
2007-12-14 03:08:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because our President used tax cuts as a way to get elected - promising to put peoples money BACK in their pockets where it belongs. Then he cut domestic services.
He appointed a lead to the Consumer Product safety Commission that was a Loyal Bushie who let that agency decline by attrition to the point where it barely functions. But hey - the domestic BUDGET is lower so more money can go to IRAQ.
2007-12-14 03:06:11 · answer #4 · answered by oohhbother 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
where else would we get our consumer products from? Its not like America will make anything...I mean, we great Americans are too proud to be in the manufacturing business...right? We would rather pay less to get more and get paid more to do less.
Theres nothing we can do about it...the government overrides anything the people want if it does not fit their agendas.
2007-12-14 02:55:02 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Because for the most part we are lazy, fat, apathetic and poorly educated, stupid Americans.
Sad but true :(
2007-12-14 03:08:33 · answer #6 · answered by oracleofohio 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
How bout when the Iranian soldiers were poisoned by chemical bombs Saddam used against us and it was devastating and no body said nothing and your just worried about a tooth brush which ain't standard enough ! wake up !
OK! gimmi a thousand thumb downs but check this ! its YOUR government shaking hands with whom !
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Saddam_rumsfeld.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Chemical_weapon1.jpg
2007-12-14 03:00:51 · answer #7 · answered by Chris Chase 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
IT'S ALL ABOUT MONEY! Whenever something doesn't make sense, FOLLOW THE MONEY!
2007-12-14 02:56:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋