Why waste time worrying about why others do what they do. In my opinion, it's rarely a good thing to pass judgment on other people.
One thing I am a little tired of? People who act like fake purses are the reason there is child slavery. I bet we all have used a product that child slaves have produced. Child slaves are even being used to make the chocolate candy we eat!
(warning: if you don't like sad images, don't click the link)
http://www.american.edu/ted/chocolate-slave.htm
I bet most people don't that children are being beaten to make our Mars bars so I doubt many people know that child slaves are used to make their fake handbags.
And the terrorism thing. The official reports (I'm talking government released reports, not the media's interpretation of these reports) stated that seized terrorist documents said that it was possible to raise money through selling counterfeit merchandise, not that those terrorist groups ever did. Just because Sally is rocking a Goach bag does not mean she is helping us lose the war in Iraq.
Stepping off my soapbox.
All I know is that I just can't judge people. My purses are real but my purses are expensive. If I didn't have the education / money I have would they still be real? I don't know. Even a few of the most trusted girls on the forums have been tricked into buying fakes. Live and let live.
I'd give you Karma if I could!
You're welcome Just thought it was a very sensible thing to say. I think some people get a bit too distressed about the whole moral issue with fake bags. I am glad someone like you is actually smart and cares enough to challenge their assumptions and do a little research. Almost everything you consume is unethical in some major way - be it bananas you eat, the fossil fuels you burn, even an expensive cashmere sweater you wear. It takes a google search and about twenty minutes to learn about legal cashmere farming but it's enough to make you want to stop buying it. You can console yourself with the idea of purchasing organic or fair-trade but, again, a little research and industry of ogranic food doesn't look that straigh-forward anymore. Fair trade is a sham and actually does more damage to the developing producer in the long run. Economist wrote about it in December 2006. Sorry for getting off-topic ush: I just like to point out that some people are being (unknowngly) hypocritical when they say that people who carry fakes are unaware about supporting terrorism. The truth is, you're most likely unaware about supporting a lot of shameful activities with your purchases.Aww, thank you. You seriously just made my day. I kept an eye on this thread wondering if anyone would even read what I wrote or if, for some reason, I'd get flamed for it.
Thank you again.
...wondering if anyone would even read what I wrote...
LOL well you know I did, didn't you see that 900 page treatise I posted?
And since the karma dispensers seem to be out of order, I'll give you a hug instead!
I don't consider an inspired handbag to be a fake. A couple of years ago the GAP had great MJ- inspired bags, which I loved. I also think the inspired bags are a great way to own a design you love without breaking any laws.