Why does human dignity get sacrificed at the alter of wealth and fame? I saw a disturbing news story on ESPN E:60 on the planned World Cup Soccer tournament in Qatar in 2022. I encourage you to watch this tragic video by copying the following link on your browser. I am certain it will turn your stomach, as it did mine:
https://vimeo.com/95215527
Over $50 billion in expenditure at the cost of human life. Welcome to modern slavery in the 21st century. Bonded labor is alive and well. The poor from Nepal, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, swarm to Qatar in the Middle East to provide for their families back home.
Passports are confiscated, people live in squalor and over 4000 young men will go home in body bags so that an oil rich nation can attract global sponsors to make a mark.
What is wrong with the powers that be, that we allow young men to die and leave young widows to fend for themselves? This is a sad commentary on human rights. Death of innocence is not sport. Money is not more valuable than human life.
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