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To: Wharf Rat who wrote (848936)	4/10/2015 2:04:32 AM
From: i-node	6 Recommendations Recommended By Brumar89 FJB Greg or e jlallen locogringo and 1 more member Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1571398

I'm not going to get into a big argument with you about it. But if you and other nutjobs allow government to subordinate religious freedom to other, less important ones, you set the stage for a future theocracy. You should think long and hard before giving anyone the ability to do away with your religious rights. Even if you're agnostic or atheist.

To: Wharf Rat who wrote (848936)	4/10/2015 8:49:19 AM
From: one_less	Respond to of 1571398

...people would still own people,... Number of slaves found on Indonesian island at almost 550 JAKARTA, Indonesia — The number of enslaved fishermen found on a remote Indonesian island has now reached nearly 550, after a fact-finding team returned for a single day to make sure no one had been left behind nearly a week after more than half of the men were removed in a dramatic rescue.Many of the 210 identified Thursday were Burmese who wanted to leave, but there were a few holdouts — men who claimed they were owed years of back pay from their bosses, said Steve Hamilton, deputy chief of mission at the International Organization for Migration in Jakarta. An in-depth investigation by The Associated Press published last month led to the discovery of massive rights abuses in the island village of Benjina and surrounding waters. The report traced slave-caught seafood from there to Thailand where it can then enter the supply chains of some of America's biggest supermarket chains and retailers. Many of the men interviewed said they were tricked or even kidnapped before being put on boats in Thailand and taken to Indonesia. They were forced to work almost non-stop under horrendous conditions, some brutally beaten by their Thai captains when they were sick or caught resting. Last week, Indonesian authorities rescued around 330 migrants from Benjina, bringing them to the island of Tual, where they are now being sheltered by the government. Those found Thursday by a team, which included Myanmar officials, remain in Benjina. It's unclear who will pay for the mass repatriation. A former slave now in Tual said conditions were relatively good there. He said the men are getting medical care and enough to eat, but their living quarters are cramped and many do not have a change of clothes since they left quickly with only what they were wearing. Meanwhile, Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi told reporters Thursday in her country's capital, Naypyitaw, it was up to governments "to protect the rights of the citizens and to bring them back out of bondage." "That is the most obvious and very simple solution and unavoidable duty of any responsible government," she told reporters. While most fisherman found in Benjina were Burmese, there also were scores of Cambodians. The toll of 550 did not include men — many of whom also were enslaved — from poor parts of Thailand. msn.com

To: Wharf Rat who wrote (848936)	4/10/2015 9:16:41 AM
From: Brumar89	2 Recommendations Recommended By FJB TideGlider Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1571398

Lesbian CNN commentator wants her daughter to be gay. Because it’s all about validating Sally Kohn and her lifestyle choice, you see, not her daughter’s happiness.

To: Wharf Rat who wrote (848936)	4/10/2015 10:42:22 AM
From: one_less	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1571398

Slavery still exists? You might find it hard to believe since we are all supposed to be a modern and sophisticated species. Slavery is still as brutal and inhuman today as it was In history. It affects the lives of millions of people across the world. The good news is that more countries are joining the fight against modern day slavery. Here are some modern day slavery statistics that you probably didn’t know about. There is an estimated 20 to 30 million slaves across the world today. It is hard to count the exact numbers of a hidden population. 90% of women and children who end up as Sex Slaves were victims of childhood sexual abuse before they were recruited. You are in greater risk of being hit by a bolt of lightning than you are of going to jail, if you enslave a person in South Asia. An estimated number of 800,000 people are illegally trafficked across international borders every year. There are 161 countries affected by human trafficking. The total yearly profit gained from human trafficking is a staggering $32 billion a year. Majority of modern slavery victims are between the ages of 18 and 24 years old. 1.2 million children are enslaved through forced labor and exploited in the sexual industry each year. In 1850, the cost of a slave if converted in today’s dollar value, would be $40,000. The cost of a modern day slave is $90. Brazil leads the world in fighting modern day slavery. In terms of profit, Human Trafficking is ranked as the 3rd largest international crime industry – just behind Drugs and Arms Trafficking. 54% percent of modern day slaves were recruited by strangers and 46% were recruited by people they know. 78% of modern day slaves are in the Labor Industry, while 22% are in the Sex Industry. 55% of modern day slaves are women and children and 45% are men and boys. 26% of them are children under 18 years old. References CNN Freedom Project Abolition Media: Modern Slavery Statistics Free The Slaves: Trafficking and Slavery Fact Sheet