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myLot reputation of 81/100. msqtech (14379)4 years ago

I wonder what you all think about a diamond boycott to stop some of the horror in Africa

I think if all women and men refused to accept diamond gifts then the diamond industry would have to clean up their act and get serious about keeping blood diamonds out of the marketplace. What say you?

 
 
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tags:  diamonds, blood diamond, boycott, africa, diamond
 
1. myLot reputation of 90/100. kbkbooks (2237)   4 years ago

It is very sad, but even if you boycott them, the stuff going on there is going to continue. It's been this way for many decades. I remember there being a boycott of diamonds years ago and it obviously didn't do any good.
I was once a participant in a boycott against a huge corporation that was teaching African mothers to use their baby formula but not teaching the need for clean water to mix it so babies were dying all over. That boycott did work.


myLot reputation of 81/100. msqtech (14379)  4 years ago

If there is no market they wont sell them. Women have been boycotting fur and have hurt the industry so we should just do the same to the diamond industry

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2. myLot reputation of 56/100. lumanci (639)   4 years ago

I believe that you perfectly have reason both the men that the women he should boycott this kind of commerce for the maximum respect of the nature.

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3. myLot reputation of 96/100. TerryZ (11466)   4 years ago

I would have to agree But I dont think it will ever happen.


myLot reputation of 96/100. meljessxena (2050)  4 years ago

yes thats what i think too.

 

myLot reputation of 81/100. msqtech (14379)  4 years ago

If each person takes a stand there will be enough of us to make a difference

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4. myLot reputation of 99/100. brendalee (5064)   4 years ago

I suppose its for a good cause but you don't have to worry about me...I can't afford diamonds and I doubt that anyone will buy one for me.


myLot reputation of 54/100. richelle19_80 (115)  4 years ago

no money for the bling?

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5. myLot reputation of 99/100. nannacroc (2370)   4 years ago

Personally I'd rather have chocolate than a diamond and I completely agree with you. If the diamond industry were hit in the pocket they would have to make changes. The problem is that the people who can afford the most expensive diamonds are the ones that don't care how the people who mine them are treated.


myLot reputation of 89/100. edras_2 (210)  4 years ago

You said a mouthfull there!I,also think more education is needed before anythimg is going change over there.

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6. myLot reputation of 54/100. richelle19_80 (115)   4 years ago

have you seen the movie?

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7. myLot reputation of 98/100. gaik1518 (1032)   4 years ago

I think it's impossible for us to boycott diamond since so many women like it so much. Maybe men dont like diamond as much, but as long as you are with a woman, unless your woman doesnt like diamond, else it is almost impossible that you can avoid buying diamonds for her, whether is it as a gift for anniversary, birthday, etc...


myLot reputation of 89/100. Pigglies (5039)  4 years ago

Man made diamonds are getting better and better (actual diamonds, not just simulants). Perhaps someday that will be an option.


myLot reputation of 83/100. yorb24 (1768)  4 years ago

I don't think it's impossible. I'm a woman and I don't like diamonds. Especially if I know where it's coming from and what people are having to sacrifice because of it.

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8. myLot reputation of 91/100. goofygrmp (1582)   4 years ago

I would agree, there are so many diamonds out on the market now, that even if people boycotted the diamond industry ( which I doubt will happen), I don't think it would change much. However, if people started questioning where these diamonds were coming from and making dealers question their own stock, then maybe things will start changing.

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9. myLot reputation of 89/100. krankies (415)   4 years ago

There are only certain locations mined that you should not purchase. Talk with your local jwelery stores, all their diamonds should come with paper work stating that they were purchased from mines that did not help with the promotion of war.

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10. myLot reputation of 75/100. coolcager (483)   4 years ago

it will never stop. Because it is run by some mafia or a big group that can kill. And you cant clean there acts maybe some government officials are on there side. because this is about money.

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