Blog 17: Summary of Third Source

My third source: Human Trafficking

The author of this article thinks that through his numerous experiences of human trafficking he has found that it is quite possibly one of the worst things that occurs in this world. Labor trafficking is quite widespread and of human trafficking statistics it makes up the largest percentage. It is one of the most oppressive forms of human trafficking with beatings and rape a commonplace. Dr. Feingold believes that the methods different organizations are implementing now are more or less feeble attempts at trying to control a problem on the verge of becoming out of control.

David A. Feingold states his argument in his article that human trafficking for prostitution is a vile and heinous violation of human rights, but labor trafficking is more widespread.  

Outline:

I. "Most Victims are Trafficked into the Sex Industry"
      A. No
      B. Labor Trafficking is more widespread
      C. Abuse
II. "Tightening Borders Will Stop Trafficking"
      A. Wrong
      B. Most likely will increase it
      C. Difficulties
III. "Trafficking a Big Business Controlled by Organized Crime"
      A. False
      B. Is big business but disorganized crime
      C. Trafficking happens in unexpectedly
      D. $7 billion
IV. "Legalizing Prostitution Will Increase Trafficking"
      A. It depends how it's done
      B. Greater demand, more trafficking
      C. Legalized countries have positive results
V. "Prosecution Will Stop Trafficking"
      A. Not Likely
      B. Laws passed
      C. Little or No real effect
VI. "Sanctions Will Stop Trafficking"
      A. Wrong
      B. Sanction countries with low decreases in trafficking
      C. Counterproductive with a few exceptions
VII. "Trafficking Victims Should Be Sent Home"
      A. Not always
      B. Could be put right back into danger
      C. Home could be gone
      D. Lack of legal status
VIII. "Trafficking is Driven by Poverty"
      A. Too simple
      B. Usually migration gone wrong
      C. Gender plays a role to the job you are trafficked for
Conclusion:
      A. Trafficking may answer a demand, but the cost is too steep for this ever shrinking world to bear.