[QUOTE=LA Times]Although it had been opposed by business groups, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed legislation Thursday requiring major retailers and manufacturers doing business in California to disclose their efforts to eradicate slavery from the supply chain of goods they sell.
SB 657 by state Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg (D-Sacramento) was approved after the governor was lobbied by fellow film actor Julia Ormond, president of the Alliance to Stop Slavery and End Trafficking.
"This legislation will increase transparency, allow consumers to make better, more informed choices and motivate businesses to ensure humane practices throughout the supply chain," Schwarzenegger said.
The measure was opposed by the California Chamber of Commerce and the California Grocers Assn., which both said they oppose slavery and abusive treatment of workers but that the legislation would make California firms responsible for actions of those far outside the borders of the United States.
"Grocers do not have the resources to monitor supplier employment practices, nor do they have the authority to enforce state or federal labor law with regard to suppliers," the association wrote to lawmakers.
In response to opposition by Republican senators, Steinberg said the bill doesn't require companies to do anything to make sure products are not coming from sources involving slavery, only to disclose on their websites what, if anything, they are voluntarily doing.
Meanwhile, amid concern that many schools don't have drinking fountains available where kids eat, the governor also signed a bill that requires free water to be provided in all school service areas.
SB 1413 by Sen. Mark Leno (D-San Francisco), was proposed by the governor earlier this year at a health summit.
"Adequate hydration is necessary for the academic achievement and health of students, so it’s important that all schools provide fresh, free water to their students throughout the day, including during mealtimes," Schwarzenegger said in a statement.
He cited innovative actions by some schools, including the El Monte Union High School District, which provides bottled water as part of its meal service.[/QUOTE]
That pretty much sums up the party of business, in a nutshell.
[url]http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2010/09/schwarzenegger-signs-anti-slavery-bill.html[/url]
Man I read all his quotes in his awesome voice.
[quote]"This legislation will increase transparency, allow consumers to make better, more informed choices and motivate businesses to ensure humane practices throughout the supply chain,"[/quote]
awwww yea
It's impossible not to read the quotes in his voice.
I heard about this sort of bill. Johann Hari has a good column on them Explains a fair amount about the republicans. Link below.
[url]http://www.johannhari.com/2009/11/20/the-real-reason-obama-isnt-making-much-progress[/url]
[media][URL]http://youtube.com/watch?v=Ui_6jBMSU9s[/URL][/media]
Arnold is great.
EDIT:
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNfhNW0GDew[/media]
Another one... exactly the same premise but makes more sense :smug:
[QUOTE=Jeep-Eep;25156710]I heard about this sort of bill. Johann Hari has a good column on them Explains a fair amount about the republicans. Link below.
[url]http://www.johannhari.com/2009/11/20/the-real-reason-obama-isnt-making-much-progress[/url][/QUOTE]
That was a pretty good read, you have to hand it to the corporations though, they're pretty good at making the Tea Party and their millions of followers support them.
Arnold is the shit, no other governor has shit on him.
misleading, biased title
"The measure was opposed by the California Chamber of Commerce and the California Grocers Assn., which both said they oppose slavery and abusive treatment of workers but that the legislation would make California firms responsible for actions of those far outside the borders of the United States. "
:frog:
[QUOTE=BANNED USER;25157833]Arnold is the shit, no other governor has shit on him.[/QUOTE]
except for the fact that he sucks as a governer
[quote=jeep-eep;25156710]i heard about this sort of bill. Johann hari has a good column on them explains a fair amount about the republicans. Link below.
[url]http://www.johannhari.com/2009/11/20/the-real-reason-obama-isnt-making-much-progress[/url][/quote]
[highlight]THIS[/highlight]
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Arnold is a Republican.
[QUOTE=Boba_Fett;25159045]Arnold is a Republican.[/QUOTE]
But an example of a good (or at least okay) one
[QUOTE=OogalaBoogal;25159376]But an example of a good (or at least okay) one[/QUOTE]
One of a few.
[quote=zeus;25157897]misleading, biased title
"the measure was opposed by the california chamber of commerce and the california grocers assn., which both said they oppose slavery and abusive treatment of workers but that the legislation would make california firms responsible for actions of those far outside the borders of the united states. "[/quote]
thats racist
[editline]urmom[/editline]
Slavery is racist
[QUOTE=TheIceman;25159684]One of a few.[/QUOTE]
Inverse No True Scotsman going for you there?
[QUOTE=s0beit;25159772]thats racist
[editline]urmom[/editline]
Slavery is racist[/QUOTE]
Slavery is not racist. It could be [I]based[/I] on race, but forced servitude alone has nothing to do with a person's race or heritage.
[QUOTE=Emperor Scorpious II;25160004]Slavery is not racist. It could be [I]based[/I] on race, but forced servitude alone has nothing to do with a person's race or heritage.[/QUOTE]
Thank you Ambassador obvious
I read the quotes in McBains voice.
Arnie's literally one of the few good Republicans left
Wasn't the Republican party created to oppose slaver?
[QUOTE=Klammyxxl;25160602]Wasn't the Republican party created to oppose slaver?[/QUOTE]
It was a huge stance of the party yes.
Also the democratic party [B]is STILL [/B]inherently the more racist party.
Inb4 Obama, Lyndon B Johnson, and shitstorm.
[QUOTE=RinVII;25161313]Also the democratic party [B]is STILL [/B]inherently the more racist party.[/QUOTE]
You're basing this on...?
[QUOTE=RinVII;25161313]It was a huge stance of the party yes.
Also the democratic party [B]is STILL [/B]inherently the more racist party.
Inb4 Obama, Lyndon B Johnson, and shitstorm.[/QUOTE]
How so?
ahnold, terminating big business predators
[QUOTE=Boba_Fett;25159045]Arnold is a Republican.[/QUOTE]
Guess who's not invited to the Christmas party
This does seem like a weird law. Places like Walmart just buy stuff, it's not their job to figure out how that stuff was made.
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But it just says they have to disclose what they're doing about it. It doesn't say they have to do anything. So if Walmart does nothing (which seems logical to me) they just have to say that.
[QUOTE=Zeus;25157897]misleading, biased title
"The measure was opposed by the California Chamber of Commerce and the California Grocers Assn., which both said they oppose slavery and abusive treatment of workers but that the legislation would make California firms responsible for actions of those far outside the borders of the United States. "[/QUOTE]
How dare they be responsible for how their goods are produced!
If they're gonna have their products made outside of the US they damn well are responsible for actions of those outside the US
They're kinda at liberty to investigate where their resources are sourced from too
[quote]his does seem like a weird law. Places like Walmart just buy stuff, it's not their job to figure out how that stuff was made.[/quote]
It's the only way we are going to crack down on this sort of slavery, though.
[QUOTE=RinVII;25161313]It was a huge stance of the party yes.
Also the democratic party [B]is STILL [/B]inherently the more racist party.
Inb4 Obama, Lyndon B Johnson, and shitstorm.[/QUOTE]
coulda sworn the democratic party was always for civil liberties and social programs to help the people...which would make them less racist inherently
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