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(5,210 posts)where do I stand on migrant workers?
ABSOLUTE exploitation. No question. And for me the main issue for any other workers doing HARMFUL or degrading jobs. "Less than desirable," isn't the issue.
And there will always be jobs that carry risk of potential harm -- police, for example. Military as well. They must be fully informed (and usually are in those two cases), and adequately paid for the risk (not so much the case for these). AND every possible effort to minimize harm should be adopted by the employer (in this case government).
I also think of coal miners who are at risk in dangerous mines. They're exploited because the risk is grave and too often the mines are unsafe because mine owners do not take appropriate measures to ensure safety. AND, no way are miners adequately compensated for the risk of black lung.
What do I do for them? What would you have me do?
If I find a company that builds shoddy products you happen to like and I complain about it, are you going to then expect me to go form a company that builds the same thing only not shoddy?
I vote for the right people and I try to raise awareness -- like talking to you about it. If that ain't enough for YOUR standards for me, tough. Doesn't take away my right to have my opinions and to complain.