Ancient slavery is still practiced in our modern world, and not just in the third world countries. The United States overwhelmingly profits from this industry on a daily basis. Men and boys are bought and sold as hard labor workers, while women and girls are typically sold to the sex trade. These barbaric practices must end. There have been many attempts in the past to eradicate the problem, but it is still too lucrative of an industry for criminals to give up. Businesses and organizations must join together to confront traffickers and their governments, to suggest other alternatives. Only an international, concerted, parallel effort ensures the successful elimination of human
Ancient slavery is still practiced in our modern world, and not just in the third world countries. The United States overwhelmingly profits from this industry on a daily basis. Men and boys are bought and sold as hard labor workers, while women and girls are typically sold to the sex trade. These barbaric practices must end. There have been many attempts in the past to eradicate the problem, but it is still too lucrative of an industry for criminals to give up. Businesses and organizations must join together to confront traffickers and their governments, to suggest other alternatives. Only an international, concerted, parallel effort ensures the successful elimination of human