12/3/2003: Slavery protest in India

Undertoad · 12-03-2003, 02:43 PM

Interesting protest dep't: these are Indian activists, marking the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery in New Delhi.

And some activists are children: formerly bonded workers, and rescued from lives of slavery by welfare organizations.

Hubris Boy · 12-03-2003, 02:55 PM

Damn.

A hundred and forty-odd years from now, their descendants will be demanding reparations from us.

I'm pretty sure it's our fault.

Stonan · 12-03-2003, 02:57 PM

With luck the reparations will come from the coffers of the corporations responsible, not the taxpayer...

glatt · 12-03-2003, 03:06 PM

Good one! Corporations taking responsibility while the government is controlled by Republicans.

That's funny!

Ghost · 12-03-2003, 04:32 PM

Wow, they have really harsh penalties for protesting there.

ladysycamore · 12-03-2003, 04:51 PM

iabolish.com-The Anti Slavery Portal

"Forced work for no pay under the threat of violence - this is the reality for millions of people enslaved today around the world. Slavery Today is an interactive overview, designed to both educate and inspire. The following exhibits depict the realities of contemporary slavery - and examine how free people can help end it."

juju · 12-03-2003, 04:52 PM

Hey, Ghost, welcome to the Cellar!

xoxoxoBruce · 12-03-2003, 05:03 PM

Support slavery = Shop WalMart :p

Gnat · 12-04-2003, 06:30 AM

That would make for a boring afternoon...

tjennings · 12-04-2003, 10:43 AM

Hey kids, I know you used to be slaves, you want to be bound and gagged just for old times sake? It'll be a hoot.

MAdMoNKEY · 12-04-2003, 12:11 PM

I bet the organizers made the protesters do all the work...

xoxoxoBruce · 12-04-2003, 08:03 PM

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Originally posted by MAdMoNKEY
I bet the organizers made the protesters do all the work...

Bwahahahahaha. Welcome to the Cellar Mad.

Elspode · 12-04-2003, 09:23 PM

How are they supposed to answer all those Sprint tech support lines with their hands and legs bound up like that?

MAdMoNKEY · 12-04-2003, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by xoxoxoBruce
Bwahahahahaha. Welcome to the Cellar Mad.

Thanks...the posts here are waaaay too funny, I had to get me some of that action. Plus I feel strongly about slavery and stuff.

Whit · 12-04-2003, 11:48 PM

      I hope those kids protested after their 16 hour work day. Otherwise the cost might go up on my Nike's.

12-03-2003, 02:43 PM	#1
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	12/3/2003: Slavery protest in India Interesting protest dep't: these are Indian activists, marking the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery in New Delhi. And some activists are children: formerly bonded workers, and rescued from lives of slavery by welfare organizations.

12-03-2003, 02:57 PM	#3
Stonan Do-er of Deeds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Cloverdale, British Columbia, Canada, Earth, Universe #42 Posts: 41	With luck the reparations will come from the coffers of the corporations responsible, not the taxpayer... __________________ Jesus got it wrong by one letter: The Geek shall inherit the earth...

12-03-2003, 04:32 PM	#5
Ghost Recruit or Something Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 4	Wow, they have really harsh penalties for protesting there. __________________ You look like you've seen a...

12-03-2003, 04:51 PM	#6
ladysycamore "I may not always be perfect, but I'm always me." Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: In Sycamore's boxers Posts: 1,341	Modern Day Slavery iabolish.com-The Anti Slavery Portal "Forced work for no pay under the threat of violence - this is the reality for millions of people enslaved today around the world. Slavery Today is an interactive overview, designed to both educate and inspire. The following exhibits depict the realities of contemporary slavery - and examine how free people can help end it." __________________ "Freedom is not given. It is our right at birth. But there are some moments when it must be taken." ~Tagline from the movie "Amistad"~ "The Akan concept of Sankofa: In order to move forward we first have to take a step back. In other words, before we can be prepared for the future, we must comprehend the past." From "We Did It, They Hid It"

12-03-2003, 05:03 PM	#8
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Support slavery = Shop WalMart :p __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

12-03-2003, 02:55 PM	#2
Hubris Boy Keymaster of Gozer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Patapsco Drainage Basin Posts: 471	Damn. A hundred and forty-odd years from now, their descendants will be demanding reparations from us. I'm pretty sure it's our fault.

12-03-2003, 03:06 PM	#4
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Good one! Corporations taking responsibility while the government is controlled by Republicans. That's funny!

12-03-2003, 04:52 PM	#7
juju no one of consequence Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Arkansas Posts: 2,839	Hey, Ghost, welcome to the Cellar!

12-04-2003, 06:30 AM	#9
Gnat Recruit or Something Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 4	That would make for a boring afternoon... __________________ Expedience have I chosen here...

12-04-2003, 10:43 AM	#10
tjennings Belt Conveyor Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sioux City, IA Posts: 66	Hey kids, I know you used to be slaves, you want to be bound and gagged just for old times sake? It'll be a hoot. __________________ No, no, you're not thinking, you're just being logical. Niels Bohr, physicist (1885-1962)

12-04-2003, 12:11 PM	#11
MAdMoNKEY Smooth Ruffian Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Right behind you! Posts: 47	I bet the organizers made the protesters do all the work...

12-04-2003, 09:23 PM	#13
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	How are they supposed to answer all those Sprint tech support lines with their hands and legs bound up like that? __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

12-04-2003, 11:48 PM	#15
Whit Umm ... yeah. Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Arkansas, USA Posts: 949	I hope those kids protested after their 16 hour work day. Otherwise the cost might go up on my Nike's. __________________ A friend will help you move. A true friend will help you move a body.

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