Young Coal Miner (Alec Gannon)
I feel sick; I feel exhausted; but ultimately, I feel unappreciated. For us coal miners have provided great work under such poor conditions, yet it appears beneficial for the upper class to shift jobs aways. Although, it was to my understanding that Britain had all the resources. We were told Britain is superior, yet the jobs are being moved away. Why must we have jobs shifted overseas? Is my work rate not enough for these upperclassman? I had done this job with pride, yet now I am being told someone oversees can do it just as well. Am I inferior? I thought that our work rate was exceptional, but clearly the coal that stains my flesh is not enough to gain some appreciation. The upper class cannot shift jobs away so that they will solely become wealthier. I could get on my knees and beg like the child they perceive me to be, but I have pride. Overseas, workers will continue to be put in danger. Us miners will continue to witness fellow workers die. We will continue to damage my lungs. We will continue to be unappreciated. But it is allegedly said that our "economics" will benefit. Well I want to ask one question regarding the expansion of these dangerous jobs: "What's in it for us?"
Jeremy Bentham (J. Bernard-Sasges)
ReplyDeleteThis young boy coal miner makes an excellent point. We cannot forget the hard work, long hours and difficult conditions these workers have fought through. Even though they are not actually being shipped out physically, this worker makes a great analogy. We wouldn't send our workers to another country where they will be paid less, making it better economically on our end. This applies the same way when we talk about their jobs. Outsourcing labor is a stab in the back to our hardworking populous. If we were to outsource their jobs, it would almost be as if we were forcing them out of their own country, their home, and their birthplace. It's inhumane.
Herbert Spencer (Anna Buckley)
DeleteYou are but weak and powerless coal miners. You should stay powerless and weak as well, it is the way society should be. The weak and powerless should see their power and wealth decrease, and the strong and powerful should see their wealth and power increase. This is a perfect opportunity for you weak coal miners to see where you really fit in, among the poor and weak. In order for a good economy which is really the only thing that matters, we need you coal miners to stay poor, and the wealthy become even more rich.
Female Textile worker
ReplyDeleteYoung boy, I am going to have to disagree with you considering the fact that I don't get paid enough working in the factory to buy enough food for my family. If jobs go overseas, produce will be cheap and i will be able to buy more food. This will help our economy significantly. I am sorry if I made you feel bad, I think you are doing a great job.