I literally can't buy a pair of shoes or shirt or whatever made in
Australia unless I get it hand made. It's all gone offshore - the
choice is no longer available because people simply wouldn't pay the
extreme premium. No choice.
Andrew Fildes
afildes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
On 04/11/2009, at 11:21 AM, Wayne Harridge wrote:
>> There appears to only be a couple of reasons they are cheaper and
>> that
>> is
>> because of lack of the regulations imposed of manufacturing in
>> China and
>>
>> their exploitation of labor. I'm willing to pay the price difference
>> for the
>> benefit of knowing that the employees are being treated fairly and
>> someone
>> is watching the manufacturing process to make sure it is safe and the
>> environment is being regarded. And yes, this is a conservative's
>> voice.
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