Argument Against Human Trafficking

Many people may think that Human Trafficking is not a relevant issue in the world today or that is just something that something would see in the movies but that is not the case. There have been 3,646 cases of human trafficking reported this year. Human trafficking is as by definition, the illegal practice of procuring or trading in human beings for the purpose of prostitution, forced labor, or other forms of exploitation. Some people argue over whether or not the government should focus on going to the roots of the situation or to strengthen laws. The Government should strengthen and enforce their laws against human trafficking because Human Trafficking is a violation of the human right to freedom and in these situations the living conditions

But the lack of law enforcement in the trafficking areas gives them the opportunity to traffick humans. The environmental conditions should not matter or how poor someone is and if they were willing to work for the trafficker because of money because they are still forced to work harder and with a lower wage than what they should be payed if they are paid at all. The environmental conditions have nothing really to do with trafficking besides the fact that there is probably little law enforcement. According to Ebsco database: Human Trafficking: Overview, “The common perception is that developing countries tend to be source countries for victims of trafficking and that developed countries tend to be destination countries. However, there are victims of trafficking in every country, including the United States” (Human Trafficking: Overview) this shows how even in one of the wealthiest countries in the world still can have human trafficking situations. This just shows how the government really needs to strengthen their laws and crack down on any hints of human trafficking because even if they clean up the economy situations, there will still be traffickers. In addition, according to United Nations on Drugs and Crime, “Virtually every country in the world is affected by these crimes. The challenge for all countries, rich and poor, is

According to The Freedom Project, “They are held as prisoners, often in isolated places, and are beaten or tortured for any disobedience or escape attempt.” (www.thefreedomproject.org) Once someone is subjected or captured it is extremely hard to escape without being rescued. If the right of freedom was not violated, they would be able to leave when they please but obviously that is not the case. Even if the slaves were ‘obligated’ to give themselves up because of debt, eventually they will be forced to do something and will be held against their will. In addition, according to ACLU “Human trafficking is a modern form of slavery.” (www.aclu.org) and a slave as defined on dictionary.com is “a person entirely under the domination of some influence or person” so with that, Human trafficking is completely against a human’s right of