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To: Grainne who wrote (66061)	12/11/1999 3:30:00 AM
From: Michael M	Respond to of 108807

I disagree that there's no market for museum "wonders'. They are bought, sold, donated for tax relief, and stolen from time to time. And, of course, they are promoted and exhibited for enormous profit. I don't want to sound hard, but I can't solve all the problems in the world. For all I know, the kids with "twitching arms" would become some sort of disposable sex toys it they had no value as rug makers. IMO, there's a lot that could be done for child welfare right in San Francisco. Some of the most logical actions would no doubt arouse liberal banshees and a diverse representation of "protesters". Hoping not to be assigned to the wrong sort of group - Mike BTW, I appreciate your concerns about revealing your general location. We are living in a rental at South Forest Beach, Hilton Head Island, awaiting construction of a home just off island. Quite nice here.

To: Grainne who wrote (66061)	12/11/1999 1:29:00 PM
From: Ilaine	Respond to of 108807

You may find this article about Rugmark interesting. As you are no doubt aware, the organization certifies hand-knotted rugs which were not made using child labor. laborrights.org I note with interest that the abuses seem to be primarily in India, Nepal and Pakistan. My understanding of the rug manufacturing business, which seems to be outdated, is based mostly on Iran, where the rugs are made by men, and on Central Asian tribes, where they are usually made by women and children, but in a family setting. I wonder if our ban on the importation of Iranian ("Persian") rugs has contributed to the sweatshops in India ~ I suspect the answer is yes ~ one more example of unintended consequences.