Rattled my feathers...my heart feathers.
I was doing an online search to see if any Roots 2010 merchandise is yet available (apparently, not--someone let me know if they are aware of a source) when I ran across this. It is very long, but will likely rattle a few feathers here:
http://www.no2010.com/node/202
Indeed, that was an interesting read. It's regarding the Olympics, and the increase of human trafficking in regards to the sex trade. Apparently, our police/bureaucracy turns a blind eye? Sounds like capitalism at it's finest.
"According to one study, over 50 % of women involved in street prostitution in Vancouver are Native, although Natives comprise only some 7 per cent of the urban population. Most of these had a history of sexual abuse as children, and over 90 % reported being physically assaulted during their time as sex trade workers. 86 % reported current or past homelessness, with housing as one of their most urgent needs. 86 % also expressed a need for treatment for drug or alcohol addictions."
"The DTES, where a large amount of street prostitution occurs, also has the highest rates of HIV infection in N. America."
Another reason to wrap it up, folks.
