tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593764416339527990.post2087218996156563522..comments2023-09-03T02:41:10.943-07:00Comments on Vonnie's Reading Corner: Blog Tour + Giveaway: Escaping Darkness by Theresa McClintonVonniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03987861951233408815noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593764416339527990.post-11883481332601138762013-06-01T18:05:38.611-07:002013-06-01T18:05:38.611-07:00Well, unfortunately, all America hears about immig...Well, unfortunately, all America hears about immigrant workers is how they are taking American jobs. If the media would focus a bit more on how they came here to begin with, I think it would be helpful to spread some truth about not all, but at least some of the immigrant population.<br /><br />Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00495968677333684223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593764416339527990.post-42312697023127262382013-06-01T14:59:52.301-07:002013-06-01T14:59:52.301-07:00You raise a very important issue about labor traff...You raise a very important issue about labor trafficking. Though I have been aware about foreigners coming to the U.S. and working way below minimum wage, I would have never thought of labeling it as labor trafficking. This is completely true!<br /><br />Many people only see immigrants as illegal who are only here to make trouble and take jobs away from good all Americans. This not all true. The majority of them only come to the U.S. to try to get a better life for themselves and their families.<br /><br />I know. My mother and I were immigrants. My mother came to the U.S. legally but I was brought in illegally at a very young age. I remember my mom cleaning houses all of the time trying to support me. So I do relate with this immigrant issue.<br /><br />I just hope that many Americans who are biased and have this misconception about labor trafficking and immigrants to go away and instead have them be educated to what is really going on. Vonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03987861951233408815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593764416339527990.post-84994663583413294082013-06-01T09:56:15.075-07:002013-06-01T09:56:15.075-07:00Hey Vonnie,
Yep! As you've already discovered...Hey Vonnie,<br /><br />Yep! As you've already discovered, I do in fact have a blog. www.theresamcclinton.com/blog. You can find it by visiting my website and just clicking on the Blog tab on the top (for your readers' knowledge. ;) <br /><br />I totally agree with you. Many people don't believe trafficking happens here in the US, but nothing is further from the truth. But it's not only sex trafficking. Labor trafficking is very prominent here as well--where foreign workers are promised a good job with high wages to send to their families back home, but once they are brought here, they are forced to work 15 hour days, stuck in an overcrowded house with dozens of other "workers" and then are charged "rent" for their room and board, which equals the full amount of their wages. Many of these people have no idea they were even trafficked, and they go to the police complaining about withheld wages. That's when it is uncovered. It's a very sad situation, as these men and women are truly seeking a better life for them and their families. <br /><br />Children are trafficked every day, as well as women, who are forced to prostitute or clean houses for nothing. Many of these young "maids" end up pregnant by the man of the house, and then are fired, kicked out on the streets, and left to fend for themselves. <br />Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00495968677333684223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593764416339527990.post-49374787459321710492013-06-01T09:27:38.251-07:002013-06-01T09:27:38.251-07:00Never mind; I just found your blog lolNever mind; I just found your blog lolVonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03987861951233408815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593764416339527990.post-20458450504495682012013-06-01T09:26:12.393-07:002013-06-01T09:26:12.393-07:00It's scary to think that human trafficking als...It's scary to think that human trafficking also occurs in our own country. Horrors like this need to be told more so people could become more aware of them. So thank you for adding it into your novella.<br /><br />I'm glad you liked the reviews. Do you have a blog?Vonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03987861951233408815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593764416339527990.post-2096245430547590902013-06-01T08:25:08.327-07:002013-06-01T08:25:08.327-07:00Thank you so much for taking the time to review bo...Thank you so much for taking the time to review both The Stone Guardian and Escaping Darkness. I loved both of your reviews, and can't tell you how much I appreciate the fact you understood and voiced the human trafficking aspect of Escaping Darkness. It was something I wanted to bring out of the shadows, because human trafficking is such a huge problem here in the United States. <br /><br />I love your blog, and i'll be hanging around, chatting and talking with you and your readers. Hope you guys have a chance to comment, ask questions, or just say hi!<br /><br />-TheresaTheresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00495968677333684223noreply@blogger.com