As Many As 1,000 Dead in Collapse of Bengladesh Factory

Horrific!

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-10/bangladesh-1-000-deaths-recall-disasters-from-triangle-to-bhopal.html

The death toll here is a direct result of the failure to integrate safety standards into free trade agreements, in countries looking towards increased economic development even when it comes at the expense of its workers.  It is part of wider failure to incorporate labor and environmental standards into those agreements.  Dress Barn and Benetton were more than happy to have the company that owned the factory provide them with cheap garments.  It is no surprise that these kinds of disasters, as well as economic disparity here at home, are increasing as money is allowed to move without restrictions or regulation through international markets.  Along the line of things I have mentioned in a previous post, when workers abroad aren't protected then workers here at home aren't protected.  While we may not face the nightmare that is occurring in Bengladesh, we watch as wages here disappear since they can't compete with countries like Bengladesh.  Why make something here at home when you can out source it to countries where safety is ignored and workers aren't paid a living wage?