Silence Begets Violence?

The shooting in CT was both shocking and horrific. So many innocent children and adults lost their lives because of violence. This act was so uncalled for and unjustified that it shocked the country. We were all dumbfounded by this horrific act and I know I felt compelled to correct the horrible injustice that occurred. Of course, we can never bring back the people that lost their lives, but we can honor their memory. We can honor them by putting an end to a worldwide culture of death, where violence is okay. As a society, we must work together to promote good and safety. Catholic Social Teaching compels us to spread a message of love. If we create a society of love, instead of hate, maybe violent tragedies like this one will occur less often. Many people are angry and want revenge, but Catholic Social Teaching asks us to love. It will take a long time and a lot of dedication, but hopefully we may one day forgive this man for his crime. One thing we can take from this situation is the great need for love in our world.

Factory Fire

The fire in the Bangladesh factory was truly devastating. 112 people were killed, when many could have been saved if an emergency exit door was available.This fire is making many people focus on the treatment of factory workers. The workers were not allowed to evacuate the building even when fire alarms were sounding. This news is shocking to us in the U.S. because it is so foreign to us. Many factory tragedies happen every year without worldwide knowledge.As a country, we need to be more globally aware. We must pay attention the the factory's that produce our goods. Consumers cannot play a large role in ensuring fair wage in factories, but we can do our part by only buying goods from companies that support fair trade and fair labor. Corporations must be more diligent in their efforts to ensure fair treatment of workers in their factories, even though it is difficult to closely manage factories in other countries. Each corporation must be responsible not only for its suppliers, but also for its factories. I think many workers in factories do not stand up to mistreatment because they are happy to have a job at all. Since workers fear for their jobs, they continue to work in subpar conditions. Factories must provide fair treatment to its workers to protect their dignity as humans. Workers should not be afraid to express their concerns. If corporations and consumers cracked down on factories by refusing to purchase goods made by unfairly treated workers,the factories would be forced to change their ways for the better.