Human Trafficking On The Rise

American VoicesWorld ISSUE 45•25 Jun 18, 2009

The global recession has led to an increase in the number of people victimized by forced labor and sex slavery. What do you think?

  • “But Ghalid assures me that this is a time-honored tradition, and that I can buy my freedom in four to six years."”

    Kathryn Harmann –
    Masseuse

  • “Reliable products made at home, a strong infrastructure, and tons and tons of sex slaves. That's how FDR got us out of the Great Depression."”

    Brian Wilke –
    Ophthalmic Photographer

  • “Really? Whoa. You know, I'm beginning to think that maybe we never should have gotten into this worldwide financial crisis in the first place.””

    James Schwichtenberg –
    Wood Buffer

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