Cow and Boy Classics by Mark Leiknes for July 30, 2021
July 29, 2021
August 02, 2021
Transcript:
"Do you think it would be harder for people to ignore the plight of the Third World worker if someone made a reality show about it?" "A show about people forced to live on the bare minimum because selfish governments allow corporations to exploit their workers for next to nothing." "Do you think people would see a show like this and want to change their spending habits and in turn force corporations to change their labor practices?" "Would we be able to text vote for our favorite sweatshop?" "Now I'm extra sad."
To the two above commenters: first world problems? You guys have a secure country, a functional legal system, a working internet… I could go on. I talked to a kid who just got back from a tour of duty and all I can say is count your blessings. You have no idea what a real sweatshop is.
People here in the USA have become like the princess and the pea, complaining about minor problems like they’re the end of the world. If you don’t like your job, you’re always free to get another. The job market is crazy right now, go for it!