An American Expat in Southeast Asia

Thank You Hypocrisy

"It's about reminding people that whether it's racism, sexism, inequality or simply just ignorance to all of the above, that the conversation has been started, it's been elevated and let's keep it moving forward. Let's not forget."

Dean Stoyer, Nike's director of U.S. media relations

Thank You Nike

Thank you for reminding us to think before we speak.

Thank you Nike for reminding us that racism, sexism, inequality and ignorance have no territorial limits.

Thank you Nike for reminding us of the poverty and fear that continues to dominate the lives of your Indonesian factory workers who are forced to work up to 60 hours a week for less than US3 dollars a day.

Thank you Nike for reminding us of the verbal, physical and sexual abuse of your workers that still continues to this day in Indonesia.

Thank you Nike for the corporate leadership and global responsibilty that you continue to demonstrate.

Thank you Nike for reminding us of the millions of dollars you spend yearly in sponsorship to black rappers who spout the same vulgar and racist epitaths that Don Imus repeated.

Thank you Nike for reminding all of us that hypocrisy knows no bounds.

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