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After the recent tragedy at the Bangladeshi garment factory where, at last count, 1000 lives (loves) had been horrifically lost due to a collapsed building, we felt compelled to share some of our thoughts.
We didn't want to be all preachy about it (and somewhat disrespectful to those who have lost their loved ones) and so faltered with our words, but then a fire broke out at another Bangladesh garment factory and a further eight people had their lives cut horribly short.
Now we really feel compelled to speak up about the true value of clothing because, for us, when mothers, fathers, sister and brothers are being ripped away from their families in the pursuit of bargain clothes, the cost seems way too high.
While thinking about what we might say, a blog link was posted on our facebook page talking about that very incident and the realities behind the mass-manufacture of 'cheap' chain store brands. And, in a nutshell, it was exactly what we had been thinking. So, instead of doubling up on these words of wisdom, we'd like to direct you to Mindy Vallis's succinct and thoughtful writing instead...
http://bohobehaviour.wordpress.com/
