Buy Nothing Day Manchester: Primark Feels the Wrath of Santa’s Little Workers!
nicnoc | 10.12.2008 15:06 | Culture | Globalisation | Social Struggles
After a quick change of clothes the protestors took to the street, antlers and all. With a splendid banner and leaflets a-plenty they approached the swarms of passers-by and announced that they need not spend money this Christmas to be happy. Some engaging debates ensued concerning consumerism and sweatshops. It was felt by some that only the financially privileged could afford to have a conscience, and that outlets such as Primark offered those with a lower income the chance to look (and therefore feel) good. Others had been so far unaware of shops like Primark’s association with factories in India, and were genuinely shocked at some of the stories the protestors relayed about underpaid and mistreated workers. Whilst not everybody agreed, the value of lively public debate cannot be underestimated. Talking about something is the first step to changing it and perhaps now a few people will think twice before buying something just because it is cheap. It’s real cost is inhumanely high.
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Moralistic garbage
10.12.2008 15:56
Do you really think shopping and "consumer greed" are the reason workers are exploited, or the capital relation? This nonsense puts the cart before the horse. Telling people off for buying affordable clothing for a day is posturing and nothing more, and luckily most people write you off as the hectoring bores you are.
Munto
Excellent action
10.12.2008 17:05
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