Del_Boy Posted February 3, 2007 Posted February 3, 2007 Anyone seen this film? I just have done and found it extemely powerful and thought provoking. Just wondered whether people actively seek 'non conflict' diamonds or whether you don't care?? Check here for a little more info (bet this pic makes you cry) http://www.un.org/peace/africa/Diamond.html
Guest Posted February 4, 2007 Posted February 4, 2007 Diamons are the scourge of the earth. The only plus is the industrialization and manufacture of diamonds for cutting tools. Hopefully this will eventually deflate a totally artificl market. OFF
lynxette Posted February 4, 2007 Posted February 4, 2007 What exactly is a conflict diamond? I have heard the term usede in several films but do not know to what they are refering.
Guest Posted February 4, 2007 Posted February 4, 2007 Diamonds from areas of civil conflict, primarily over the control of their diamond trade. Slave or forced labor is often used with meager if any compensation. These states are in a constant state of internal warfare often wit teenage "soldiers". "Conflict Daimnds" is way to polite a term. OFF
lynxette Posted February 4, 2007 Posted February 4, 2007 Okay, makes sense (the origin of the term I mean)...thank you.
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