I N C R E D I B L E.
Human trafficking exists even in the United States and other "first world countries". We're the customers and the other countries are our suppliers. As much as I love to think of humans in a positive light, I can't ignore reality. People can be cruel when money is involved. They skimp out on giving people they take basic human necessities such as proper shelter, food and water. They give them the bare minimum to keep them alive and healthy enough to do whatever job they're sold to do. It's disgusting and I appreciate the writers and the staff of Bones for including this important subject in their show. Sometimes people who aren't affected by a problem don't see a need to make a difference or help. However by seeing the evils, even if it's PG and done correctly and thematically, one recognizes their responsibility and moral obligation to help those who can't protect themselves. Is money really worth endangering millions of human lives each year? Historically speaking, slavery has always been an issue but we are in the 21st century. We (the human species) have evolved as a whole to know better. People shouldn't be tortured and manhandled like objects or worthless items for money. They have emotions, hopes, and dreams. They feel the pain inflicted on them from the beatings to the rapes and the various other forms of physical trauma. We KNOW better so WHY is human trafficking and slavery STILL such a big problem?
I understand that there are always monsters in the universe but with how widespread and large this problem is, people are choosing to do bad over good for money even if they understand it is wrong and immoral. Some probably have trained themselves not to think what they're doing through so they can sleep at night. But, it's not just the poachers that should be stopped but the people who fund and buy these people too. If no one bought slaves, the sellers would move on to the next thing that will make them money. Simple supply and demand economic relations.
We as a world need to stop looking for the cheapest option. We need to appreciate quality over quantity and not just the quality of our product but the reputation and actions of the companies who make the products. If everyone were willing to pay a bit more on various items, companies would not outsource to countries that have no form of workers rights or minimum wage. Customers need to be okay with higher prices, companies with less profit, and laborers with understanding their worth and protecting themselves. It is much easier said than done for all of those groups. For the last group, those outside of the situation can help so much. Spread the word about this issue, donate money to organizations that help stop human trafficking and/or help rebuild the victims. YOU can do something.
No matter who you are or what your story is, you can make a difference so why not do it?
