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I could argue the opposite, that if you spent more on clothes made in Asian sweatshops, then you are advocating U.S. imperialism by your consumer habits.

Yep.

Does it matter that the giant heel things are made by people earning a couple of dollars a day, and the profit margins are insane?

by ThatBritGuy (thatbritguy (at) googlemail.com) on Thu May 8th, 2008 at 04:53:34 AM EST
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I believe sweatshops are producing both heels and flats, for the record.  The sweatshop factor is contingent upon where you shop, not the style of shoe...  

Come, my friends, 'Tis not too late to seek a newer world.
by poemless on Thu May 8th, 2008 at 12:53:06 PM EST
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