david versus goliath......

ok, so at the supper table my spouse was excited about the 'this american life' piece he heard on npr as he was blowing leaves off my mother's yard.....from this life.org.......Variations on an old tale with very modern consequences. Cambodia is competing with other nations for the business of big clothing companies all over the world, buyers like the Gap, Nike, Adidas. But they've vowed to follow fair labor practices, which, while eliminating sweatshops for workers, also ensures their costs are higher. Other countries end up with the contracts – and the profits. So an official Cambodian committee sets out on a mission to convince the U.S. Congress to give them a special trade agreement. Also, a story as old as David and Goliath themselves: the tale of big sister vs. little sister....not yet available to listen as a podcast......but still a worthy cause.......i personally understand just how hard it is to make clothing...and would gladly support with my purchases businesses that pay a decent wage......if only i knew who they were.......not that the goodwills have a special section for such items...but should i buy new things i want to buy ethically......