Slavery Argumentative Analysis

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I agree with the speaker in reference to the termination of slavery. It is astonishing that slavery still exists, since it is a violation of one’s civil and basic human rights. However, when the motivation behind one’s actions involve personal monetary gains, the issue of slavery in nearly every country, is not particularly difficult to imagine. The Framework for Responsible Leadership include human rights, and should be taken into consideration when conducting business globally. Sustainable development consists of meeting the present needs without infringing upon the capabilities of impending generations to accommodate their own demands. I disagree with the speaker when he stated that all human beings are in agreement regarding their disposition

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