Saturday, July 3, 2010

Black Gold

We watched this doco the other night. Was a good message but didn't flow as well as other documentaries that we have watched lately. Maybe because I have already read and seen a lot about this subject it wasn't such a surprise to me.
Nevertheless it is still important to get this story out and help show the FULL story. Our demand to have what we want cheaply is to the  detriment of other peoples lives and wellbeing.
Aid is a pathetic band aid that has been shown as a generous and caring act but is nothing more than a way to appease the consciences of the Western world who need people in poverty to fuel their wants and support their extravagant lifestyle.
I am thankful for people who are fighting for fair trade and sustainable farming practices.
Every purchase counts -- vote with your wallets

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