“The People’s Republic of China is waging a brutal campaign of repression against the Uyghur people and other minorities with mass incarceration, torture and forced labor,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said during a news conference Wednesday before the vote. “With these bills, the House is combating this horrific situation and shining a light on Beijing’s abuse.”

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Nevermind the US slave labor codified in our constitution, concentration camps for brown people, including babies and children, and (illegal) assassination of a foreign diplomat.

  • SoyViking [he/him]
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    3 years ago

    Yes but unlike Chyna Nestle is using democratic slave labour so it's OK.

    • star_wraith [he/him]
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      3 years ago

      Most westerns have this conception of slavery and freedom, that if you TECHNICALLY have any opportunity to say "no", it can't be slavery, coercion, or exploitation. Have a "friend" I argued with the other who said it was perfectly fine to have US prisoners work for well below minimum wage because TECHNICALLY they can say no...