Hi Sky.... do you notice how many on your list are American or at least non-Chinese companies who marketed the products? What responsibility do you place upon them to ensure the factories they contract the work to follow the rules? I would venture to guess that it all comes down to competitive price points. These big American companies turn a blind eye to what their contractors do so long as they come in with the right price. The Chinese factories underprice the rest and no one asks why cuz they don't want to know the details.

I think I'll check over your list a little more carefully and if bocotting is an option then I will start with the 'godfathers' behind the crime.

When Kathy Lee Giffard was caught (unknowingly or not) she was held to account by consumers and she marketed the message that it wouldn't happen again. Since the spot light has faded on her (and others like her) the practise has resumed. This discovery was underplayed in the media so she and others continue to fly under the radar while consumer enjoy the low prices and children continue to work in underground factories.

I hope Sky that you can appreciate that I am not intending to be argumentative with your position but rather I am attempting to expand the perspective on the issue. My view is that we as consumers need to see our role in resolving these lifethreatening activities in the global marketplace. We need to do our part by holding everyone in the chain to account.... not solely the manufacturer.

In the spirit of friendly discussion.....