Cindy's Blog – December 2008 Archive (2)

I work in a retail store, behind their jewelry counter, not Tiffanys or anything just a department store. I am aware at this time of year how many diamonds are being sold. I was unaware until recently about conflict zones where diamonds are obtained through illegal and immoral means. It was a huge shock to me that such things go on, people being used as slaves and being maimed to profit these huge corporations! But then there are the sweatshops in all areas of the world that people seem to look… Continue

I just cant bring myself to watch the local station. I mean, sure the news is bad enough, but intermittently they pause and show pictures of the young men and women who are being killed in Iraq. I saw one the other week, I went to school with him! Oh well, this one isnt dead, just horribly maimed, maybe thats even worse!!!

It sickens me that people are still dying for no reason. I keep seeing these pictures of my tv screen, these vibrant men and women and it kills me knowing they are… Continue