Sweatshop Conditions

Closing down all of the sweatshops around the world would be quite a task, and more than likely do the world an injustice.  While the long hours, arduous hard work loads, substandard equipment, unsafe working conditions, health and safety infringements, and extremely low wages are not appealing to us here in the United States, they are a necessary stepping stone for others in impoverished countries.  They offer an opportunity for some that can afford them a way out of their current living conditions, make education a reality instead of a dream, open doors that were once not there.  While at the same time offering us low priced, or affordable goods.  It is the grim truth that large corporations are benefiting by exploiting underdeveloped countries and their eagerness to work.  Wouldn't it be nice if there were a standard for all companies to comply with regardless if they are located in a developed or non developed country.  Some kind of way to keep them accountable to us as consumers, after all we deserve it.  We pay for it!