Over the weekend the Kansas City Star ran a story about a sex trafficking ring that was busted here in the area. The paper listed all of the businesses(massage parlors and ice cream parlors) that were fronts for the operation. I looked up the businesses and was surprised to find one of them located right across the street from our home.
I recently visited Cambodia to learn more about the issue of human trafficking. Our group met with several organizations that are working in different areas to stop this horrible crime. We were reminded that the problem was not merely contained in third world countries, but the stain of slavery is still not removed from the US.
A few months ago I noticed a massage parlor opened up in a strip mall across the street from our neighborhood. I am ashamed to admit that I internally dismissed it as anything improper. I said what I think so many people say to themselves, "Surely not here in this place?" I am glad that the people have been apprehended and legal action has been taken regarding the victims.
I am just so amazed at how this issue is continually being brought to my attention. I wanted to use this post to remind anyone reading this that Human slavery is alive and well today. People are being bought and sold all over the world (even here in America). If something doesn't look right to you, it probably isn't. Investigate, advocate, and use any resource you have to bring attention to Human Trafficking. People should not be bought and sold. Visit these links to learn more about how you can Stop the Traffik!
stopthetraffik.org
worldhope.org
humantrafficking.org
notforsalecampaign.org
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