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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Criticizing someone as a bad person for traveling to Dubai because of alleged “slavery and oppression” seems inconsistent. It would be like calling someone immoral for visiting the United States because of Jim Crow laws in the past or current issues involving ICE. Every country has some form of inequality or exploitation. In the U.S., for example, undocumented immigrants and even some au pairs can end up in exploitative labor situations, and millions of poor Americans face systemic hardship without ever choosing their circumstances. Yet travelers to the U.S. aren’t generally judged as unethical for going there.

In Dubai’s case, many of the workers described as “oppressed” made a voluntary decision to move there for economic opportunities. They weren’t forcibly taken; they chose higher wages and financial prospects. Unless you’ve actually spoken with these workers about their experiences, it’s hard to fully understand their situations beyond what’s portrayed in media narratives.[/quote]

Maybe review the thread first before trotting out this tired argument.[/quote]

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