The Darkside of Dubai

[JoeT]

Interesting story, little long but a good read.

http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/johann-hari/the-dark-side-of-dubai-1664368.html

 

[rholbrook]

Wow

 

[Herzog]

Wow

x2! holy crap!

 

[OREGON85]

Wow. That is crazy, I always thought the whole idea of Dubai sounded a little weird, but I had no idea. I highly recommend read that.

 

[Amy]

Damn.

 

[phatfoto]

That is a very interesting story. Mine own visits to the general area sound much like this story. Although, I've never been to Dubai, similar stories are all over Gulf region.

 

[RockMonkey]

*Mental note*
Don't take construction job in Dubai.

 

[spencurai]

Slavery has an interesting history...a vast majority of the fortunes held today were built on the backs of one form of slavery or another. It is a sad commentary on humanity when we realize that mistreating our fellow humans can help us "get ahead".

I've heard such tales about other middle eastern countries but I don't know why I was so surprised that Dubai was in the same boat. That was an interesting read and a sad one unfortunately.

 

[fishfinder462]

I dont really understand why people think this is new....that is the real world. It's sad to put it like that but for the most part it is. I really think they were stupid for going there and not knowing what would happen if they cant pay a debt.