I just watched Blood Diamonds, for like the 20th time, and no matter how many times I see it, one aspect of the film really gets to me. The idea that there are children as young as 7years old being kidnapped; brainwashed, and turned into child soilders. These children see murder, torture, and bloodshed in every walk of life. They are shown evil ways, and taught to kill without hesitation. I think that it is a case worthy of learning about. If we can use advertising to show the truth behind gorgeous "princess" cut diamonds, then maybe things would change. Until then, we will blindly pay for those AK 47 that placed, fully loaded in the hands of an innocent child. Look into this child's face. It is hollow, empty like stone, surely numb to the horror of his everyday life.
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