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myLot reputation of 90/100. ddhawkins63 (339)   ranked 8 out of 20 in blood diamond10 months ago

After watching this movie, which had me in tears because it is based on things that really happen, I started researching on what companies in America sell "conflict free" diamonds. I told my boyfriend if he ever buys me a diamond that it had to be conflict free. I didn't know that this kind of thing went on until we watched this movie. Very eye opening.... Would you make sure that you were buying conflict free diamonds?

 
 
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Sreepu_d2009 (169) response was accepted on 8/1/2009.
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1. myLot reputation of 83/100. tea512 (625)   ranked 9 out of 20 in blood diamond   10 months ago

there are only a few diamond mines left in the world and most of the diamonds are resold i think you are putting alot of pressure, exspecation and high price tag. It seems like a really good idea and i am not saying i do not support your choice. This is hard because the government if letting it happen there is nothing that can be done without a change of leadership which seems unliely. i admire your stance but i feel somethings are just to big and hopeless to change.


myLot reputation of 90/100. ddhawkins63 (339)   ranked 8 out of 20 in blood diamond  10 months ago

I don't beleive that at all. I think any change has to start someplace. And through my research I have found that there are many business' that have a promise of conflict free diamonds. I know that is no guarentee that it's true. But it's a step in the right direction. I think everyone has to take responsibility for their own actions. How else can you make a difference?

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2. JoeyTribbiani (37)   ranked 3 out of 20 in blood diamond   10 months ago

keke,i don`t buy any diamond,i don`t care they are conflict free or clean...because i don`t have so much money...


myLot reputation of 90/100. ddhawkins63 (339)   ranked 8 out of 20 in blood diamond  10 months ago

I hear you there!!! Not too many people can afford them these days... But you never know when you might get to that point.


JoeyTribbiani (37)   ranked 3 out of 20 in blood diamond  10 months ago

i know...sorry,i take back my words,but i think what i can do on this thing as a person...

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3. myLot reputation of 73/100. Sreepu_d2009 (169)   ranked 11 out of 20 in blood diamond   10 months ago

I completely agree with u..!! i too watched d movie n couldn't stop myself from crying.Its so horrific..!!When did business n profit became more valuable than d lives of all d peoples of an entire nation..??!!D situation i think is best described in d movie itself..wen leonardo says..

"When i wonder will GOD ever forgive us for doing all this to each other..
i remember dat GOD had long left this forsaken lands..!!"

i don't know whether a situation would ever arise in my life to buy a diamond...but i have promised myself dat i'l make hundred percent sure dat it won't cost another person's life.it will never b a conflict diamond.

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4. myLot reputation of 84/100. v4vikas (1439)   ranked 6 out of 20 in blood diamond   8 months ago

The torturous road of South African diamonds to the greedy fingers of an indifferent world makes this new Edward Zwick movie one of the most powerful Action/Adventure/Dramas to come out of Hollywood in a long time. The perfect balance between entertainment and a thoughtful social commentary helps the center of the story to have a real heart and a palpable respect for us, the audience. All this praise and I still have not mentioned Leonardo Di Caprio or Djimon Hounsou but I'm going to. Di Caprio opens a new door, introducing us to a character who is a first in his already extraordinary career. He startled us as a very young man with "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" before he fell with a serious case of Titanictis. Now, after a three a long and serious Scorsese cures, this spectacular actor makes me believe that we haven't seen anything yet. Remarkable. As remarkable as the soulful Djimon Hounsou who manages to give the film a visible soul. I was moved and yes, I must admit, surprised. Apart from the visual and interpretative prowess of "Blood Diamond" there is a realistic view of a third world country as shattering as the unforgettable one in "City Of God" Don't miss it.

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